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.
EDITORIAL: Let's try to quiet downtown noise
The changes seemed to quiet things down, but the roar gradually grew and some of those who call downtown home, shop there or own a business there, say it's just as loud as ever.
NOISE: Downtown Cd’A is too loud
I had previously written about this problem in a letter titled “Coeur No More.” Having recently gone downtown for a pleasurable walk and gawk, we ended with dinner at a sidewalk table. Car after car — whole strings…
TRUMP: Attack leaders of D.C.
Response to Richard Lupien’s letter “Trump is not a dictator.”
SORRY: For stealing grocery cart
To the one I offended. I hope this is a sufficient apology.
BOATERS: Follow the law, be considerate
There is confusion among 911 responders and some law enforcement folks regarding the use of the lake, among boaters, jet skiers and other motor driven vehicles as to whether these vehicles can access the beach, ins…
GOOGLE: Cataldo Mission and Native American children
This is in response to an Aug. 13 Letter titled HISTORY: A fascinating read. The author states “Real history is one of my main interest.”
RIVER: Listen to concerns of residents
I’ve been following the group, Concerned Citizens regarding proposals that will affect the Spokane River with regard to boats and docks. My main concern is safety, but also how all the additional boat traffic would…
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OPINION: Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth
House Bill 93 — Idaho’s new education choice program — is already shaking things up. And that’s a good thing.
EDITORIAL: Law enforcement should be fully funded
hile trimming law enforcement is one way to save money, it could end up costing far more than expected in the long run. With fewer officers and deputies on the streets, we should expect to see a rise in crime. We s…
THOUGHTS: Things to ponder
If the starvation of Gaza is so important to Christianity, why doesn’t the church pay the taxes that enable this genocide? It must be that get mine first approach called the “Prosperity Doctrine.” At least these bl…
EDITORIAL: North Idaho State Fair far more than fun
The North Idaho State Fair opens today and as usual, and in "Keeping Tradition Alive," it promises to deliver fun with games, rides, music, entertainment, food and drink.
EDITORIAL: Annexation, sewer connection should not be forced
Now, some may believe this is nothing more than government overreach, getting involved with private property where it was not previously involved, and forcing people to pay for things they don’t want.
HISTORY: A fascinating read
Your July 31 Coeur d’Alene Press article on the Immaculate Conception Church in Post Falls on their annual three-day Cataldo pilgrimage, a spiritual tradition of walking, prayer, confession and song was so interest…
TRUMP: Fulfilling one of his promises
Dear MAGA, I hope you’re happy now. DJT is fulfilling at least one of his promises, to be a dictator. He is sending in troops to yet another city.