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.
Down the homestretch, 'No' on Prop 1
This horse-racing gimmick isn’t Idaho’s first rodeo.
PHOTOS: No dead animals
Why do you think it is alright to post pictures of dead animals in your paper? I am not a hunter and think it is sick to show animals deceased with a smiling hunter. If you want to glorify hunting, then just show t…
PROP 2: Unforgettable case
I have served as a Certified Nurse Midwife in our community since 1991 and have delivered more than 2,600 babies at Kootenai Health. As a result of this experience, I believe it is imperative that the Medicaid Expa…
FECES: That's deplorable
You’ve got to be kidding! I know you’re not, and I’m aghast!
GOOKIN: For county clerk
As a former investigative reporter, I am a champion for transparency. That’s why I’ve taken a keen interest in the county clerk race. During my career, I submitted hundreds of public records requests.
WILSON: For schools' leader
Cindy Wilson is the most qualified candidate to run for Superintendent of Public Instruction in decades. Her qualifications are exemplary, and her passion and personality are perfectly suited for working with legis…
DUNCAN: For county commissioner
As a registered independent, my mailbox is flooded with a double dose of political flyers. While researching candidates, I was drawn to the District 3 County Commissioner race.
PLEDGE: Do it or go
Children are being told that it’s OK not to stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance? No. It’s not OK! This is the United States of America and you are telling people that have given their lives to guarantee that we …
JORDAN: Something to ponder
To Paulette Jordan: I read and then re-read your interview with The Press dated Oct. 14 and have a few comments which you may wish to consider.
ROADWAYS: Make them safer
I drive a 15-passenger bus all day around Coeur d’Alene and I have an observation I would like to make.
Who says politics can't be pretty?
That was a political booster shot right when it was needed.
GOOKIN: For county clerk
Over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to get to know and observe both Jim Brannon and Dan Gookin, both personally and professionally in their current and in some cases past elected positions. Both are…
BRANNON: For county clerk
County Clerk Jim Brannon manages his five departments in the best interest of citizens and employees. We often read how people’s personal information is hacked via large institutions and government entities. When D…
PROP 1: Just say NO
Please vote NO on Prop 1. I am a Montana girl. I hate what gambling has done to my home state. Diamond Lil’s casinos in every town in beautiful Montana. Friends have told me how gambling has hurt their family membe…
CARAVAN: Block the criminals
As I read all the wailing and moaning about the “poor immigrants who are just searching for a better life” as an invasion force complete with flags of the invading nations, closes in on our southern border, the obv…