Most of you reading this are far more familiar with the airport one state over than you are with the one right in your backyard. That's OK. They both serve vital functions. One scatters passengers to the four corners of the globe. The other lands jobs. Oversimplification notwithstanding, Coeur d'Alene Airport is a hub of economic development, with Empire Airlines the unofficial anchor and multiple manufacturers serving as air-industry satellites. This is not to say all regional air traffic is routed through Spokane International; Coeur d'Alene Airport is one busy place with corporate jet traffic, particularly during the gorgeous North Idaho summers. And who knows? It might one day play a more significant role in commuter travel, as well. But all these headlines recently about the firing and rehiring of airport manager Greg Delavan haven't been mere space-fillers. Delavan matters because your airport matters/Coeur d'Alene Press Editorial Board. More here.

Question: Why does the county airport matter to you?