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.
PROJECT: River's Edge decision
On March 5, the Coeur d’Alene City Council will hear an appeal on a request for increased density and building heights for the River’s Edge Apartments along the Spokane River. City Council should grant this appeal …
DALTON: Power of the people
I would like to tell you about some Dalton people. Back in the ’60s, there was a house fire on the northwest corner of Davenport Street and Hanley Avenue. A pickup stopped. The driver asked me if anyone was in the …
SCHOOLS: No more taxes
School Districts requesting more money yet again. Interestingly in the mail last week we received a flyer from Lakeland School District plugging ANOTHER LEVY replacing another levy that replaced a prior levy. This …
BERMED: Rules run one way
Thursday morning, I was up early to clear my driveway from the overnight accumulation of snow. I had a couple of early appointments and wanted it clear before driving over it.
DALTON: Recall democracy in action
The Press editorial of Feb. 20 demonstrates a misconception regarding the proper role of city councils, Dalton Gardens specifically.
Stand tall and vote 'yes' for Cd'A schools
Only one state in the U.S. does not pay for the construction of public schools.
SCHOOLS: 'No' on levy request
Coeur d’Alene School District No. 271 is asking for another levy in the amount of $40,000,000 over the next two years. The election is March 12. All taxpayers in District 271 will be required to provide these funds…
CHART: Much ado about
I’m much amused at the uproar over the media bias chart published in The Press.
MARSY: Fear is unfounded
The Idaho Senate recently passed Marsy’s Law for Idaho, and I want to thank each of the 25 senators who voted “yes” for their courage and support of crime victims in our state. A special thanks goes out to Sens. So…
DALTON: Ballot includes hearsay
I was going to write something ironical about the ugly, red, recall signs hanging from peoples fences in Dalton Gardens and how much they add to the serene, welcoming, semi-rural atmosphere of our quiet little town…
SCOUTS: Don't blur gender roles
Yes, the good old days when boys could be boys — Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog tails and girls were girls — Sugar and Spice and everything nice.
LEVY: Support the kids
As community members, and citizens of our local district, we have the distinct privilege to support students in ongoing and expanded efforts as outlined in the 2019 M & O Levy. Take time to review and VOTE FOR the …
EDUCATION: Proposing new model
Regarding the issue of school funding, which is again challenging school districts and taxpayers, I have a solution to offer. I am a certified teacher experienced in all subjects, all grades and the author of “A Ne…
PARKING: A student's plea
My name is Asa Morton and I am a student at Dalton Elementary School. I am in fifth grade. I watched the City Council meeting from Feb. 19.
SCHOOLS: Vote 'yes' for levy
As a working parent with kids in the Coeur d’Alene School District, I regularly attend: Coeur d’Alene School board meetings; Coeur d’Alene School workshops on mental health, district budget, data, etc., I can justl…