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.
GRIZZLY: Rest of the story
Reading the Oct. 4 article regarding the killing of a grizzly bear, my interest was piqued by the last paragraph regarding a hunting guide killed by a grizzly on Sept. 14. I did not recall seeing anything in the pa…
AMADOR: For Idaho House
The people of Coeur d’Alene are lucky to have the chance to reelect Paul Amador in the upcoming election. Paul is a candidate of great character, strong leadership and thoughtful decision-making.
AMENDMENT: Step up, senator
Sen. Jim Risch laments how other senators “look at you like you have three heads” when proposing controlling federal spending. Is that any surprise when corporations can donate unlimited money to influence what the…
PROP 2: It's your secret
The two-party system is killing responsible governance. If the Republicans like something, the Democrats hate it, and if the Democrats like something the Republicans hate it. Our elected officials feel they must to…
TRUMP: An economic checkup
Donald Trump castigates the Obama Administration for issues brought on by his own party.
Bureaucratese should be a dead language
Congratulations to North Idaho College trustees and administrators who refuse to sit still with a pretty good hand of cards.
VOTERS: Pick a party
Our nation is in serious trouble because we have gotten away from the constitutional government our founders gave us. They gave us three branches of government: the legislative branch (to make laws), the executive …
FLIGHT: When honor returns
To those who greeted our Honor Flight on Aug. 25:
BAT: All's well that
It seems the bat picture hit some sensitivities in some. Bats are indeed an important part of our ecosystem. However, “Bats have been shown to carry a number of harmful infections, including rabies and viruses rela…
DEMOCRATS: Just like children
When we consider how to vote for someone, maybe we should go way back before high school. Why not start in kindergarten? We all know children at this age, boys and girls, do the most in outrageous things. Let’s do …
HIPPO: Where art thou?
I read, with awe, in Steve Cameron’s column that a live hippopotamus had been seen in Coeur d’Alene and later swimming in the river.
ADDIS: For state House
I am writing in support of Jim Addis for State Representative in District 4, Seat A. I’ve known Jim for nearly 20 years and can attest that he is a man of integrity and service. He is a hard worker who is willing t…
TRUMP: Lower and lower
How sweet! Kim writes Trump a love letter and now Trump is in love. They do have a lot in common: both are liars, egomaniacs, narcissistic, cheaters, etc., etc. Plus they both have great haircuts.
Comics debate is nothing to laugh at
Remember what your mama said?
KAVANAUGH: Deserves disqualification
I watched the entire interview of Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh kept reminding us of what a wonderful child and young man he was. But as he continued to testify I watched his face. As his ang…