Opinion
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FEES: National Park predicament
The Park Service proposes to increase the entrance fee of $30 to $70 so they could attempt to fix the maintenance backlog.
'Review process' is a cop-out: Ban the phones
Coeur d’Alene School District is going to do what most big organizations do when confronted with a serious problem: Study the hell out of it. That’s much easier than making a tough decision and living with some ine…
KOREA: On second thought...
North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs may not be a problem. They would likely hit West Coast cities from Seattle to Los Angeles. These are Democratic Party sanctuary cities run by left-wing airheads. We would …
DEMOCRATS: Trump's your fault
To ensure our freedoms and protect our civil rights, Americans must maintain a legitimate and democratically elected government that is responsive and accountable to its citizens. And it is through our free and fai…
FLAG: Thanks, VFW
Would like to express my thanks to the VFW in CDA for coming to my house to pick up the flag that was presented to me at my husband, Ray Capaul’s, graveside funeral. It rained so hard the flag got so wet. After dry…
PLASTIC: Killing ocean life
While waiting for my wife to get done grocery shopping, it made me mad and sad to see 99 out of 100 people using plastic bags to carry their groceries in. I read a report that said 95 percent of all garbage in the …
CRIME: Inconsistent punishment
I have a question regarding the death sentence of the man who murdered Sgt. Greg Moore.
TRUMP: Gonzo for guns
Our illustrious President Trump ironically says that “The mass shooting in a Texas Church is not a GUN issue, it is a mental health issue!” (GUN always must be capitalized…it shares the same esteem as GOD for many …
VETERANS: Do this for them
As a retired Army Judge Advocate General, I have given legal assistance to hundreds of our veterans who deserve our thanks and support. There are approximately 30,000 veterans in Kootenai County. That number is inc…
Test your U.S. military knowledge
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. North Idaho prides itself in welcoming our veterans with open arms. Well, how much do you know about the U.S. military and its history?
MANNERS: Let 'em shine
Good for you Cameron! Reminding people to debate politely is needed, and yes, it is possible. It’s not necessary to call people stupid, and other names, to get your point across, even though that’s my first respons…
EXCEL: Makes beautiful music
A HUGE thank you to the Excel Foundation!
OPIOIDS: Trump won't fix it
So Trump is going to solve the opioid emergency. I recently had a terrible fall. I landed on my back and laid there and couldn’t get up. A neighbor saw me lying in the driveway and helped me up. I am still in pain …
VETERANS: Keep those promises
Dear Mr. President and Idaho Congressional delegation,
DRIVE: Help the Scouts
On Nov. 11, Boy Scouts will be calling on people to make donations of food for area food banks. I know shelves at the Community Action Partnership Food Bank have been pretty bare lately and it has been challenging …