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.
PHOTOS: Good job, editors
I just wanted to thank whoever picks out the pictures that go under the “World/Nation” title. Even if they are unsettling, they are usually still beautiful.
TERMINOLOGY: You say tomato
I have been reminded that it is no longer global warming; it is climate change.
ANGEL: Showed up at Lowe's
I would like to thank the person who turned my purse in to customer service at Lowe’s on Tuesday. I had gone shopping there. When I left, I picked up my purchase but left my purse in the basket.
WEATHER: Or is it politics?
Oh for a little global warming!
TRUMP: Right about Biden
Trump’s conversation with foreign leaders about the potential criminal activity of the Bidens has been getting a lot of press. How dare he use a diplomatic conversation to discuss past issues of diplomacy between h…
PRICE: Reasons for support
City Councilman Edinger announced his endorsement of Christie Wood months ago, long before Edinger could have known of or had a simple discussion with any other candidate seeking City Council Seat 1. Absolutely an …
CDA: Ode to beloved town
Coeur d’Alene, where have you gone?
ERROR: Impact is catastrophic
Dear PPP Commissioner Patrick:
MUSIC: Heaven in his hands
Coeur d’Alene is a town that boasts many of nature’s greatest gifts. Just walking our streets and paths is testament to that.
NIC sports controversy: facts, fiction
Many in the community are upset with North Idaho College President Rick MacLennan and the school’s Board of Trustees for parting with Athletic Director Al Williams and agreeing to unfair penalties from the Northwes…
DEPUTIES: Pay headed right way
Based on the recent news coverage over the Kootenai County detention deputies pay, the Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff’s Association would like to express our gratitude toward the Kootenai County Board of County Com…
FOREST: Public denied access
The Panhandle National Forest department has just designated electric bikes as “motorized vehicles.” This means that the forestry department has met their goal of completely blocking public access into the back cou…
Joe hatches a beautiful, ghastly idea
Q. What room does a ghost not need?
PRESS: Insider/outsider bias
In one short phrase, Friday’s headline, “Outsiders vs. incumbents,” The Press established that anyone running for City Council who is not an incumbent is an “outsider” and that makes all incumbents the “insiders.” …
CDA: Good options in election
I applaud everyone running for Coeur d’Alene City Council. Having more than just incumbents on the ballot generates discussion and will no doubt drive voter turnout. Let’s strive for at least 20%.