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Opinion
Searching for opinion based articles? Below we'll share opinion news articles on a wide variety of topics.
OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited
Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance
EDITORIAL: A proposal everyone could agree upon
Strengthen the economy — for yourself, your children, grandchildren and the nation
KCRCC: Will you pay the piper?
To the KCRCC and Beverly Guenette of the Gem State Heist: Whoa! What an ugly surprise to see Donald Trump’s mugshot in the KCRCC “rated and vetted” ad in the Coeur d’Alene Press the morning of May 1. What a way to …
TRUSTEES: Spending spun out of control
It is hard to consider the North Idaho College Trustee majority as fiscal conservatives.
THANKS: Press election videos essential to voters
My husband and I relocated to Coeur d’Alene from Montana 10 months ago. Everyone we have encountered has been welcoming and extremely friendly; it’s a great place to live.
ELECTION: Be this type of voter
The May 21 primary is looming. What type of voter will you be? I envision four types.
INITIATIVE: Check it out for yourself
An unsolicited political tabloid that arrived recently in my mailbox contains the claim that the organizations promoting the Open Primaries initiative have not posted the text of the initiative on their websites. T…
ELECTION: Cheers for these volunteers
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to the many community leaders who have stepped up to run for Kootenai County Republican Precinct Committeeman positions.
EDITORIAL: May 7 a big day for veterans — and for commissioner
Bill Brooks intends to lead Veterans Town Hall despite major surgery Wednesday.
OPINION: Are you a North Idaho Republican?
Here's what North Idaho Republicans believe.
BORAH: Not just a matter of numbers
I have four kids in the Coeur d’Alene School District. Two of them are at Borah Elementary, the school on the chopping block. We are deeply saddened that the school might close. This would be a huge loss to the stu…
SAFETY: Stop these illegal turns
I am writing this letter for the benefit of the entire community. For about 15 years now the people running the Lakes Highway District have ignored the welfare of the public by bowing to political pressure from bus…
NIR: What do they stand for?
Jack Riggs, M.D.’s opinion piece from April 26 left me wondering whether any of the North Idaho Republicans have ever criticized the policies and ideology of the Democrat Party. Also, I have read opinions from Mich…
COLUMNIST: Pot, meet kettle
Babette Banducci’s My Turn column of April 27 is another excellent example of KCRCC and Brent Regan sycophants intentionally spreading misinformation and exposing their blatant hypocrisy.
OWL CAFE: A treasure, not a travesty
This is in response to Ron Dayton’s ridiculous letter regarding the OWL CAFÉ. You obviously do not know the Owl Café was a gathering place for friends and families from the time it started until it closed. Could it…