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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.
BOEING: Answering questions
Mr. Black. You ask good questions. You won’t like the answers.
POEM: For special mothers
This is to all the mothers
Dear Mom, these words are for you
Talk about goosebumps.
BIDEN: Poor Joe
Mr. Biden in one of his speeches suggested the Republicans wanted to go back to Jim Crow laws. Maybe he should research that statement.
DRIVERS: A Seattle salute
My wife and I returned from an overseas trip via the Seattle Airport. The agent at the U.S. Customs desk asked where we were from, and we said, “Coeur d’Alene.” He responded. “I’ve been there — I really liked it. P…
NATIONAL ANTHEM: It's not about you
I’ve heard many veterans and seniors talk about the modern day singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It is not a criticism of voice but of the performances of many singers. It has become pretty widespread for sing…
GUNS: A Democrat's view
As a gun-loving lifetime hunter, I take much offense at the remarks of the obviously mean-spirited, antagonistic, fearful, misinformed and hallucinogenic participants of the Gun Rally that was published in “fake ne…
HONOR: A veteran's perspective
This week I had the privilege of going on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., being a Vietnam Veteran. First, I want to say a big “thank you” to all who help make this possible. You know our nation is great becau…
The antidote for extremism: You, voters
For those like Kathy Verburg who see danger on cliffs to the far right and to the far left, have hope. You’re far from alone.
ADLER: Lacks objectivity
David Adler’s article on May 8 gave a nice razzle-dazzle on why conservatives should go against Trump. Seems like a pitch in reverse psychology. One thing that was absent in his home-vacuum sales pitch was a rogue …
TRUMP: Deportation dems' fault
Re: Students protest as high school senior faces deportation (by Anita Snow). President Trump had offered a settlement to the DACA students last year and it was rejected, hands down, by the Democrats! Had they work…
EMPLOYMENT: Dazzled by numbers
Here I am again, with only a minor in economics, wondering how our economy keeps producing all of those hundreds of thousands of new jobs. I’ve been having a hard time hiring any new employees, even though I pay a …
WILBUR: Root of traffic headaches
Two recent letters regarding the Wilbur and Government Way intersection point out the existing problems with traffic signals and interruptions to traffic flow on Government Way. What has not been mentioned though i…
GOP: Moderates, step forward
A recent letter from a writer is asking where the Republicans have gone. I think they went the way of the moderate Democrats.
MY TURN: Northern Lakes Fire levy could make big difference
Imagine you’re relaxing at home and you’re suddenly experiencing chest pain like you’ve never felt. You know enough to suspect you’re having a heart attack, so you dial 911 and tell the dispatcher your problem. She…