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.
SCHOOLS: Too many districts
Idaho has approximately a two million state population, 44 counties and 115 public school districts. It appears to be an overkill on number of public school districts and they’re always putting up levies to support…
EDITORIAL: It's time to fix Idaho's school funding formula
As the school year winds down, it’s important to remember that Idaho's public schools are facing a funding crisis that demands attention
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Bauman
Transparency. A rarity in a political candidate. CLN trustee contender Victoria Bauman is consistently transparent about who she is (a full-time mom), what she believes (conservative values), and what she will do (…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
Michelle Lippert has been on the Post Falls school board for 24 years. Her life’s work has been to help children and families and to further their intellectual and emotional well-being.
TOWN HALL: Norris should be commended
An April 26 “My Turn” opinion demanded “consequences,” i.e., punishing the sheriff for doing his job.
TARIFFS: They put America first
Unfair tariffs toward America by most countries throughout the world have been the standard. In short, we’ve been snookered (stupid). Clinton, Obama and Biden all railed against unfair trade practices but did absol…
KCRCC: Do they really ‘vet’ candidates?
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) have posted their recommended ballot for the May 20 election. The KCRCC reports that they use a “signature Rating and Vetting Program” to determine their rec…
EDITORIAL: Make your voice heard on housing
In a state where nearly half of residents report financial strain from housing costs, Sen. Mike Crapo has opened a channel for citizen input on one of Idaho's most pressing challenges. The senator's affordable hous…
EDITORIALS: Glad they’re being published
The Spokesman-Review, with a circulation about four times that of The Press, gave up publishing original editorials several years ago, instead relying on outside columns and guest opinions.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
I’m writing to endorse Michelle Lippert, and to ask anyone who loves our libraries to vote for Michelle Lippert for the Community Library Network’s Board of Trustees in the May 20 elections.
TRUMP: Trying something different
Trump is evil! Let’s take an honest look at reality. Does he or Elon need more money and power? Are they fleecing us with their actions? Is it worth miraculously surviving an assassination attempt and death threats…
MOTORCYCLISTS: Speeding and acting dangerous
My wife and I have been walking our dogs on E. Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive for quite a while. Over the last few weeks we have observed the absolute fiasco of motorcycle antics that occur every evening on this road. It…
HOUSE BILL 172: Best practices
March 10, 2025, marked a major step forward for transparency in Idaho government as Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 172 into law. This bill adds new language to Idaho Code § 74-204 codifying best practices o…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lakeland levy
This Lakeland levy grassroots campaign has worked so hard for our kids. The kids that play the trombone, the kids that love to draw and create, the kids that need mental health support, the kids that play softball,…
EDITORIAL: Coeur d'Alene police keep the criminals away
Coeur d’Alene is a place where many people still leave their homes unlocked when they are away at work. It’s a place where people do not fear going for walks at night. It’s a place where you can forget to lock your…