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MY TURN: North Idaho College is proof voting works
There will always be a need to safeguard the gemstone of our community.
Idaho Freedom Index fails as standard for conservatism
The Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) would have us believe that their “Freedom Index” is the benchmark by which conservative legislators should be judged. In reality, it is of marginal use in identifying fealty to co…
Facts about Vietnam War remain distorted
In reading Chris Green’s article, “Effects of Vietnam War still felt today” in the April 8, ‘My Turn’ section, rekindled many personal memories of that time. S…
Costly fire season left some serious marks
Last year, during the 2015 Legislature, all indicators pointed toward an intense fire season for the summer. Routine fires to remove noxious weeds or slash pil…
CdA schools: Use facilities before asking for more
An open letter to the trustees of Cd’A School District 271, 271 administration, and the taxpayers of the city of Cd’A:
Opening 13,000 acres for the public to enjoy
Idaho has long been synonymous with the outdoors; one of America’s last frontiers. Few places in the world provide the access to high quality of life next to t…
State tax incentives that really do work
As conservatives, we know that government doesn’t create jobs, but it can create a favorable (or unfavorable) environment for businesses to grow and succeed. W…
Idaho lags far behind on worker training
A new report from the Lumina Foundation contains disappointing news for Idaho.
The Eagles: More than a bar or lodge
Eagles, 209 E. Sherman Ave., just to the east of Hudson’s Burgers is NOT just another bar, lounge, tavern. It is the Coeur d’Alene Aerie No. 486 home of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Legislators worked hard to protect property rights
I am writing this in response to Miss Sandy Patano who represents the North Idaho Political Action Committee (NIPAC) and her last 1/2 page guest opinion titled “Some legislators threatened your private property rig…
Balance North Idaho endorses library levy
Balance North Idaho announced the political action committee’s endorsement of the Community Library Network Physical Plant Levy to upgrade the network’s seven library facilities. The facilities are in: Athol, Harri…
How to stem heroin tide in North Idaho
Maureen Dolan and the Cd’A Press should be commended for her excellent and timely front page article on the topic of the frightening heroin epidemic. In my position as a treatment provider for individuals suffering…
Some legislators threatened your private property rights
The issue of taking Federal Lands and transferring ownership to the states is one that certain politicians seem keen to capitalize on as a cure-all for various…
National Healthcare Decisions Day: A chance to plan for future issues
This Saturday, April 16, 2016, is National Healthcare Decisions Day and we invite you, the community of North Idaho to participate. The goal of this initiative is to ensure that all adults with decision-making capa…
The Clagstone controversy erupts
On Tuesday afternoon March 22, the Idaho House voted 48-21 to approve HB 646, funding for the “Clagstone” conservation easement sought by Stimson Lumber Compan…
IFF agenda: Telling the truth
Critics of Wayne Hoffman and the Idaho Freedom Foundation say that the IFF has an “agenda.” The critics are right and the “agenda” is telling the truth. All too often we are told by the incumbents about how they fa…