Opinion
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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
AVISTA: Just say no, consumers
Yes, Avista is asking for another raise. The email stated my rate would go down, but then it said it depended on how much I used. How confusing. Avista does not ever need any rate increase until they quit using mor…
RALLY: That wasn't newsworthy
You had the wrong story on the front page Friday. The death of Elijah Cummings deserved more than a page 3 short mention. Cummings was a great leader in a time of crisis in our democracy. He showed great moral stre…
FACTS: Scrutinize the source
I strongly urge Press readers to be extra careful about their sources of “facts.” It might be difficult to absolutely determine what is factual, but it is not hard to weed out sources that are as far from factual a…
HAYDEN: No on deputy request
Your sales pitch for higher taxes in Hayden is unfounded. We should be looking at smaller government, lower taxes, and making all county and city departments work with reduced and smaller budgets. Especially the sc…
ROETTER: More like him
I am writing to support the re-election of Matt Roetter to Hayden City Council. I know Matt and trust him to be a solidly conservative citizen and an excellent steward of our hard-earned tax dollars. Matt is also h…
ROETTER: Re-elect in Hayden
We are writing in support of Matt Roetter who is a candidate for Hayden City Council. We have owned and operated a business in Hayden and have known Matt Roetter for more than 35 years. Matt is a skilled private re…
Here's your Halloween challenge
Politically divided.
RALLY: A joyous occasion
I’d like to thank the Coeur d’Alene Press for doing an excellent job and what I thought was very fair coverage of the Pro-President Trump rally we attended last Thursday at Northwest and Ironwood, coverage of which…
BORDERS: For PF Council
There are few men that I respect more than Councilman Lynn Borders. As a citizen of Post Falls and as a friend, I am proud of everything he has done for our city. He is a dedicated public servant, through 31 years …
TRANSPARENCY: Salary salvage a threat
Caution, do we have a “slush fund” in the making? I do not question the integrity of any of our current elected officials. The term “salary salvage” raises a serious potential transparency and integrity concern. Th…
FEIGHTNER: Fighting for freedom
There sat World War II Ace Admiral Edward “Whitey” Feightner, celebrating his 100th birthday, across the table from 9-year-old Freeman and 5-year-old sister Hattie.
PETS: Some food for thought
Is James H. Mundy IV really saying he’s OK with cats and dogs being up on kitchen counters and tables in restaurants? I am not OK with that.
CAMPAIGNS: Cleaner is better
Remember: II Duce (the leader) Make Italy great again. Create a new Roman Empire, Fascist.
DALTON: Consider your candidates
It has been a challenge to find information about the candidates running for City Council and for mayor of Dalton Gardens. I did find a site that gives the addresses of the candidates.
Salary salvage is a slap in taxpayer faces
It’s time for Kootenai County to end the practice of “salary salvage,” and if other entities relying on taxpayer dollars are playing a similar game, stop now. There is no salvation from salary salvage.