Fish and Game must make tough choices

We think they do a good job. Idaho’s vast wilderness is one to appreciate and protect. Fish and Game does well in preserving and managing wildlife resources, while planning for future uses and growth.

Ron Edinger well worthy of the recognition

To Ron Edinger, nothing mattered more than family and his wife, Nancy. A close second was Coeur d'Alene. His mark on this city, even today, is considerable. A few of the most notable achievements during his 50 year…

HB 786 gives rural schools the stability they deserve

Even cities fall victim to scammers

Which leads to the most recent incident in Newport, Wash., just across the border from Idaho on Highway. Officials there announced Thursday they were the victims of a sophisticated online scam about Feb. 11 and los…

HJR10 was on the right track

The proposed constitutional amendment would have shifted the priority for state endowment lands away from simply maximizing long‑term financial return and toward ongoing revenue generation and public access. It ele…

Little has been a good governor, but competition is welcome

We believe Little has been a good governor. He understands Idaho is a state that does not like too much government regulation, but at the same time, it is necessary. He has been a strong advocate for businesses and…

Early enrollment shows promise for Idaho’s Parental Choice Tax Credit

At the same time, fairness matters. If parents are genuinely willing to take on the significant responsibility of homeschooling—or choosing a nontraditional educational route—it seems reasonable that they be able t…

Hagar deserving of police chief title

This is town that supports police, not just with word, but with money. Coeur d’Alene invests heavily in police, to the tune of a budget of more than $20 million and a staff of more than 100.

EDITORIAL: Local government should have STR oversight

HB 583 addresses how counties and cities can legally deal with short-term rentals. In effect, it very much limits what they could do when it comes to STRs, of which Coeur d'Alene has an abundance.

Dogs should be leashed for their good and of those around them

We have seen people walking dogs, unleashed, through City Park. We have seen dogs, unleashed, romping around Tubbs Hill. We have seen dogs, unleashed, playing in the sand and water at Sanders Beach, even though the…

NIC returns to the good standing it deserves

This is a triumphant moment for the college that should be recognized now that it has been lifted from probation, a decision that was confirmed by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

EDITORIAL: Let Westlund lead as citizens elected him to do

That said, we believe one adjustment would strengthen the proposal: the invocation should be delivered by a pastor or rotating faith leaders, not the mayor himself.

Why rural Idaho continues to get left holding the bag

When public funds are redirected to private entities, small, rural communities like the Silver Valley are the ones left out in the cold.

HB 557 sounds good, but perhaps not necessary

Several local officials emphasized that point. Preempting all local discretion, they warn, risks stripping communities of their ability to respond to real concerns voiced by residents. Cities are often the first to…