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.
MEDICAID: Who are our representatives working for?
Both Senators Crapo and Risch voted to gut Medicaid which is how many children get health insurance, gut SNAP, gut food stamps, gut WIC, but still voted to allow those making over $500 million a year to get a tax c…
SILENCERS: Is this really us?
On May 22, 2025, John Commerford, executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, gave the following release.
EDITORIAL: The Lakeland levy passed, but now the real work begins
Lakeland voters made a clear choice last week. By approving a $15 million, two-year supplemental levy with a resounding 67% support, they demonstrated deep commitment to their public schools, their teachers, and — …
ONE MORE STEP: Authoritarianism comes closer
One more step toward authoritarianism. Did you see what was flown off the Agricultural Building in Washington, D.C.? Photos of Trump and Lincoln for the 163rd birthday of the department. This is what dictators do s…
TRAFFIC LIGHT: What’s going on?
There has been much discussion among residents about the lights that were added on Prairie and 53 as traffic was routed to that intersection from Pleasant View and 53.
ELECTION: Vote for more than the letter
For anyone not paying attention, or worse, getting their news from CNN, MSNBC, etc., the Sunday Coeur d’Alene Press “Opinion” is an easy-to-understand simplification of why Donald Trump is President, and the Democr…
VETERANS PRESS: What is the share of veterans by gender?
More than one in 10 living veterans are women. Women veterans have steadily increased over the past decade…In 2010, 7.2% of veterans were women, compared to 10.9%om 2023. (The Census Bureau does not provide data on…
VETERANS PRESS: Hey, veterans did you know?
The VA does NOT pay for veterans’ funerals or cremations!
OPINION: The Idaho Legislature has abandoned community as a value
The slogan of the Idaho Republican Party is: “Faith, Family, Freedom.” Those are not partisan values. They are great American values. Democrats and Independent voters also go to church, raise families, and die for …
EDITORIAL: The meaning of Memorial Day
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Always on the last Monday in May, we remember and honor the importance of this day. Memorial Day is a day to recollect and remember those who have died in defense of our country.
EDITORIAL: A resounding vote of confidence
Tuesday's election results speak volumes about the character of our community. When Coeur d'Alene voters approved the $16.4 million fire department bond with an impressive 74.87% support — well above the required s…
TUBBS HILL: Fire season is almost here
The busy season on Tubbs Hill is almost here. Friends of Tubbs Hill would like to remind everyone that we are also coming into fire season.
GIVENS: Our deepest sympathy
It was with profound sadness that we learned of the passing of Jeanne Givens, a dear friend and former member of the KCTFHR Board. She leaves behind a legacy of tremendous accomplishments.
TRASH: Dump it somewhere else
To the vehicles that decide to put on their emergency lights, move to the side of the busy street, and throw unwanted items onto our property, thanks!
FOOD DRIVE: Gratitude for the Post Office
Each year on the second Saturday in May, postal carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the generosity and compassion of their customers through the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food …