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.
OPT-OUT: Know your rules
The “opt-out option” is a central issue for the candidates for Kootenai County commissioner because it is important to county residents whether they know it or not.
GOOKIN: An inside view
I am one of the county employees insulted by Dan Gookin during the panel discussion on Oct. 25. I write the minutes of the county commissioners’ public meetings. I am a hard worker; I take pride in my work.
CARAVAN: A counterpoint
Response to Mr. Quinn, re: letter criticizing the caravan Oct. 26. Dear Mr. Quinn, keep in mind, none of those “Criminals” (honestly sheesh!) have front doors. I hope we don’t take ours for granted.
ELECTION: Party perspectives
In a few days we will decide the direction America travels. Everyone wants peace and security, and we are in this together. We are an integrated society, relying on each other for jobs and our way of life.
AMADOR: For Idaho House
I would like to add my support to Paul Amador for Idaho House Seat 4B.
PROP 1: Reader's response
To Mary Watson: I assume you do not consider the Indian casino in Worley as gambling in Idaho.
NEIGHBORHOODS: Worth preserving
Is it true that the grand house on Eighth and Sherman is slated for the wrecking ball?
HUNTING: A suggestion
Thank you, Donald Bishop, for voicing your distress over local hunting trophy photos. I am not a hunter, and I love viewing animals in our surrounding areas. One day I was so excited to see a beautiful elk out in t…
HUNTING: Not on Tubbs
It’s good to know that if one pleads ignorance and lack of malice, you’re off the hook for violating the law in the city of Coeur d’Alene, even in a case where the action could have resulted in great bodily harm or…
BRANNON: For county clerk
First, thanks to The Press for allowing all our voices to be heard.
ADDIS: For state House
I have had the opportunity to know Jim Addis for almost 20 years. In my role as the head of economic development and as I have served with businesses throughout our community, I have been impressed with Jim’s leade…
ELECTION: Choose English, Miranda
It does happen. It really does. That is when neighbors and acquaintances sit down together and in a civil manner talk about government and politics. Recently, my husband, Gene, and I with several others hosted a ga…
SCHROEDER: For District 4
Rebecca Schroeder is running for the state legislature in District 4. She is a native Idahoan and attended school in Idaho including college along with her husband, Brock. They have a child who was born with cystic…
VOTERS: Consider this
As a state legislator since 2014, I am familiar with Paulette Jordan, a state representative during those same four years. Paulette is a fine lady, but as a legislator representing Idaho and her district, her activ…
PROP 1: Don't be misled
Some Republican friends are voting “Yes” on Proposition 1. Their ideology is small government and support for private business. I share that belief as well.