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: Idaho's outdoors must be respected, not abused
We know both of these cases are exceptions and not the rule. Yet, the damage can’t be undone. We agree with the court records. Not only do these actions hurt our wildlife overall, they cast a poor light on Idaho hu…
FIREWORKS: E-bikes push through crowd
My husband and I have been bicycling to and from the downtown CdA fireworks for most of the past dozen years, Mill River to City Beach, along the river.
TRUMP: A bully
Trump is a loud mouth Bully.
FLOOD: Republicans don’t learn from mistakes
Ted Cruz says now is not the time for partisan attacks which is the standard knee jerk reactions by Republicans to national crises like the Texas floods and school shootings.
OPINION: Putting people before politics when it comes to health care
Across North Idaho, we all want the same things: to be healthy, to care for our loved ones, and to live in communities where people look out for each other. Ac…
EDITORIAL: Press focus is close to home
A longtime Coeur d'Alene resident recently share this note with us. It was, he said, not for publication, "but rather just to show my appreciation for your efforts." Here are his comments: "Community newspape…
PFHD: Keep up the good work
I’d like to acknowledge the Post Falls Highway Department for keeping our streets, sidewalks and gutters clean throughout the year.
PRESS: Life in Coeur d’Alene
I want to drop a suggestion for the Sunday Paper. It is not original but well worth emulating.
BBB: Why is this OK?
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) has me so troubled that I am awake at 2 a.m.
VOTE: Was not unanimous
The Rathdrum City Council voted to change the Arestad property to a residential zone from an industrial zone allowing Hayden Homes to build nearly 500 homes. I was sorry to see that some people called the vote a un…
DEBRIS: Clean up your mess
I write this Monday night, three days after the Fourth of July holiday.
Editorial: Moving words about fallen firefighters
Marine Corps Veteran Lane Post wrote the following: In Coeur d'Alene Idaho the 29th of June Sirens wailed in the early afternoon A brush fire reported a few miles away The men donned their gear no time …
TRAGEDY: Standing by our first responders
To all our first responders. Please know our hearts are broken for the families of our lost and injured firefighters and also for the entire brotherhood of your calling.
KOHBERGER: He will suffer in prison
In reference to the U of I stabbing (and plea deal). I can tell you, from personal experience, Kohberger will suffer much worse than death. If you don’t believe me, try locking yourself in your bathroom for 24 hour…
FIREWORKS: They didn’t ruin the Fourth
Hello patriots! Did you all take my advice and light off lots of fireworks? Did we make lots of noise?