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Editorial

To find our opinion based editorials, see below. We'll share opinion based editorial articles regularly for interested viewers.

Updated 10 months, 2 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Getting through the parent trap

Help can come through many sources - including you

Updated 2 days ago
EDITORIAL: Dave Tysdal on road to recovery

Dave received a hero's send off at Kootenai Health this morning with hospital staff and local first responders lining the hallways as he started his transfer to the rehab hospital that will continue his care which …

Updated 5 days ago
EDITORIAL: City fees hikes are reasonable, necessary

City eyes fees increases, will consider them on Tuesday

Updated 1 week ago
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…

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
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 It was, he said, not for publication, "but rather just to show my appreciation for your efforts."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…

Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
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 …

Updated 2 weeks ago
EDITORIAL: May the Fourth bring out our best

The Fourth of July is our time to show our love of country

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
EDITORIAL: City, Ironman should continue working together

Ironman is good for the town. It's been around since 2003, initially as a full Ironman. Besides the estimated $12 million in economic impact the 70.3 race has, we like its camaraderie and spirit. Hundreds of volunt…

Updated 3 weeks ago
EDITORIAL: Rathdrum City Council fought the good fight, made the right decision

What we want to avoid is so much growth that it spirals out of control. Now, many would argue that has already happened. When was the last time a city denied a proposed development?

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
EDITORIAL: Don't be foolish with Fourth fireworks

So for the next few weeks, residents will likely hear explosions. Just a few at first, but as the Fourth draws closer, more. And more. And come the Fourth, they'll explore high and loud for all to see and hear, whe…

Updated 3 weeks, 5 days ago
EDITORIAL: Consider impact of personnel compensation on seniors' pockets

The city, we believe, operates a pretty tight ship. They are not prone to spending money unnecessarily. And the City Council, which approves the budget, keeps a close watch on operations and spending.

Updated 4 weeks ago
EDITORIAL: In praise of courage, but urging caution

Law officers would say it’s best to call those who are trained and equipped to deal with such situations. They may not get there within a minute, but they will be there as quickly as they can. North Idaho is fortun…

Updated 1 month ago
EDITORIAL: East Sherman growing, has potential to be great

Remember the “Activate East Sherman” pilot project on the 1600 block of East Sherman that began in 2018? It lasted four years and involved diagonal parking and outdoor street seating in front of the Moon Time. Both…

Updated 1 month ago
EDITORIAL: Reducing fire risk on Tubbs Hill a must

According to the latest forecast from the Predictive Services Office at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, June through September shows a higher potential for significant wildfire developing in North Id…

Updated 1 month ago
EDITORIAL: Local demonstrations will show how it's done

We believe those expected to come out for the “No Kings” protests will keep tabs on their conduct, as well as the conduct of those joining them. They take pride in their community, as do we.

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
EDITORIAL: Bylaws are not always right

The Press reported that each month, Tillman informed the Legislative District 4 Chair — at that time, Becky Funk — of the reason for her absence. She sent a different proxy to stand in for her at each meeting, in c…