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.
RAYDEANE: More, please
I enjoy reading Raydeane Owens’ Live Well magazine articles. She is well-rounded and full of grace. Please keep her articles coming!
ARMON: For hospital board
I’m writing to express my support for Mic Armon for the Kootenai Hospital District Board. I worked with Mic for two years on the board and know what an excellent board member he is. Mic is currently Board VP, chair…
BANKS: For PFHD commissioner
My wife and I want to endorse ROCKY BANKS for Post Falls Highway District Commissioner, sub district 3.
ARMON: For hospital trustee
I am writing to support Mic Armon for the Kootenai Hospital District Board of Trustees. Mic has served as trustee for Kootenai Health for the last four years and he has extensive experience working with other gover…
Now is the Time to Take Care of Idaho's Veteran Teachers
Idaho’s most experienced and valuable educators have been ignored under the Career Ladder salary allocation framework for too long. It is imperative we expand on the recent investments in public education beyond ea…
America's credibility chickens are coming home to roost
The Trump Administration is having trouble convincing our allies of the necessity of a confrontation with Iran. Administration claims that Iran is posing an increasing threat to U.S. interests in the region have be…
Texting our way to early graves
Pale but positive, creatures of the light emerged last weekend.
GUNS: Idaho v. California
Mr. Boothe, in Idaho, you can buy one or more guns and take them home the same day. In California — A STATE RUN ENTIRELY BY DEMOCRATS — if you purchase a gun, you must wait 10 days to take it home, BUT only if you …
TURKEYS: Effort starts now
Turkeys & More is now raising funds for the Thanksgiving distribution of turkeys and trimmings to vulnerable families. We’re encouraging people to donate or to be a sponsor so there will be sufficient funds to get …
ARTICLE: Judge not
Re: Raydeane Owens’ article “Telling Yourself the Truth” in Live Well CDA magazine:
GOLF: An asset overlooked
Mark Nelke’s May 12 column about coach Bryan Duncan was very complimentary but lacked kudos to the membership and staff at Avondale Golf Club. Without the generosity and cooperation of Avondale coach, Duncan and hi…
BAYVIEW: No means No
The citizens of Bayview are once again being sold an over-engineered bill of goods with fear and half-truth. The engineer’s report says our water tank can easily be rehabilitated and last for at least 25 more years…
TEXTING: Play it safe, drivers
Thank you, Sholeh Patrick for the topic of your May 7 column, “Text and drive?” I have worked my entire adult life in emergency services, about 50 years, recently retiring from my last fire department after 38 year…
ILLEGALS: The bus to McDonald's
The more I think about it, the more I feel like I’ve heard it all… I’m talking about the cheering for strategic busing of illegals to sanctuaries. Cities like San Fran or Seattle, where millions live in sanctuary a…
HOSPITAL: Vote for nurses
I’m a former Kootenai nurse and small business owner. I’m writing to express my support for Cynthia Clark and Liz Godbehere, two nurses running for the Kootenai Health Board of Trustees. This is a very important el…