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.
Two versions of the state's test score story
Let’s not sugarcoat it.
COMMISH: Learns traffic lesson
The other day I was embarrassed when a caller pointed out that I “ran a red light” at Ramsey and Kathleen. I plead guilty. I thanked the caller for reminding me.
WIDMYER: Mayoral excellence
I listened to Steve Widmyer, Coeur d’Alene mayor, speak Friday. As a city resident, knowing what is happening in the city is important for all residents. His presentation was most informative and the question and a…
RE-ENTRY: Good for county
Sholeh Patrick’s column regarding the proposed Community Re-entry Center for North Idaho was well researched and very positive on this subject. I sure hope many, many people read it and give it a second look rather…
COACH: Apology to community
It is with deep regret that the NIC Men’s Basketball program has placed the institution, community and athletic department in an unprecedented situation. As the head coach of Men’s Basketball program, I take respon…
PARKING: Short gain, longer pain
I’ve read several articles about parking fees in Coeur d’Alene and thought you might be interested in the fact that I MAY not be alone in this frame of mind.
HOUSING: Smaller is better
I read with interest the story about affordable housing. Surely the 350 and up houses are being built for newcomers, not us old-time residents.
Happiness is an elephant ear and a summer smile
There’s one sure way to say farewell to summer with a smile on your mug.
KHS: We depend upon you
Thank you, Justin Kane for your kind words regarding Kootenai Humane Society. You are absolutely correct! We are NOT affiliated with or receive funding from any animal welfare organizations, including the Humane So…
Idaho to Working People: Drop Dead
While collecting signatures for FairWageID.org to #RaisetheWageID to $12/hr over 3 ½ years, I have received many responses that all include some allusion to the virtues of the gloriously omnipotent Free Market. The…
From Owning Humans to Renting Humans to Actual Human Liberation
It seems that the right of all workers to be equally and indiscriminately exploited is the end-all-be-all for the liberal ‘left.’ Indeed, the hallmark of bourgeois social movements for the last 70 years has been th…
NIC: President's game plan
The treatment North Idaho College athletics has received from our conference leadership for league violations is unquestionably excessive. Anyone interested in following the process, from the initial notice of the …
MUSEUM: Local treasure threatened
In less than 45 days another historic Coeur d’Alene home will be plowed down in favor of new, trendy townhouses. Of course I’m referring to the White House, that grand old home at Eighth and Sherman. Built in 1903 …
SANCTIONS: Assessing the blame
I’ve read with interest the recent articles regarding the North Idaho College Athletic Department’s alleged violations and the sanctions announced by the NWAC. I say “alleged” because it appears that the “investiga…
SANCTIONS: NIC leaders, fight back
This letter is in response to the egregious actions and claims that have been taken up against certain members of the North Idaho College Athletics Department.