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.
OPINION: THE NIR WAY: Leading with service, not slogans
In North Idaho, freedom is more than a political principle — it’s a way of life built on responsibility, community, and care for our neighbors. It’s what we do…
EDITORIAL: The never-ending fight against vandalism
Black Sheep going strong after 50 years
CDA: Racism is here
I recently witnessed the dark side of Coeur d’Alene in action. It was a disgusting act of racism. While driving north of Government Way, I was watching a bicyclist going south in the bike lane, so I would not make …
VETERANS: CHS football team highlight of parade
It has been a little over a month now since I walked in the Fourth of July parade with the Inland Northwest Pickleball Club. We were directly behind the CHS football team.
STUDENTS: Furries in our schools
Why are students allowed to dress and act like animals in our schools? As a former school administrator, I thought no way! That can’t be true!
U.S.: Time to stop meddling
The hypocrisy of today’s politicians is staggering! When will former President Obama report how his State Department financed an organization in Israel to unseat Netanyahu? Or former President Clinton confess to th…
TRUMP: Shall we dance?
Hmmm Let’s see: $200 million to put a ballroom in the United States Capital. Will we be invited to attend a dinner and formal ball to enjoy this little extravagance? And since Brent Regan gives the definition of wo…
OPINION: Two tasks for our time
There are few responsibilities more important in today’s America than recognizing the inherent worth of every person, and empowering each other to speak up, be…
EDITORIAL: Roosevelt Inn still standing strong, but it almost wasn't
It was just last year, the historic structure was faced with demolition after Blue Fern came to terms with John and Tina Hough to buy the Roosevelt Inn. They didn't plan to continue operating it as a bed and breakf…
ROOSEVELT INN: Kudos to the Widmyers
Bill Buley’s story (Aug. 3) outlined the positive final culmination and long-term preservation of the once-threatened Roosevelt Inn.
RESPONSE: Present both sides of the story
I feel the need to reply to Ms. Tysdal’s letter stating that no one from a church would join their four person protest concerning the conflict in Gaza. That is because the people from the church are obviously way m…
E-BIKES: Agree with 50% of editorial
This letter is in response to the editorial in the Sunday edition on Aug. 3 titled “E-bikes rolling in popularity and complaints.”
FULCHER: Need to have access to our representatives
Congressman Russell Fulcher, when I joined other Coeur d’Alene residents at a pre-planned event in front of your office recently, I found that your office was closed with a well-used sign on the door saying you wer…
RESPONSE: Immigration reform takes leadership
According to the American Immigration Council (non-partisan) and the Cato Institute (conservative), over 80% of the people arrested for smuggling Fentanyl at the border are Americans not illegal immigrants. America…
EDITORIAL: E-bikes rolling in popularity and complaints
There are complaints of near misses, close calls, and even recklessness by e-bike riders traveling well over the 15 mph limit on the Centennial Trail. While most e-bikes require pedal assist, some do not and can re…