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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.
Raising wages is morally, fiscally right
Raising the minimum wage is a no-brainer.
Plummer-Worley students stand against bullying
In September 2014, more than 40 elementary, junior high, and high school students attended a student leadership forum on bullying and harassment. The objectives of the forum were to develop students' capacity to ad…
With Keough, the North could rise again
North Idaho, the state's forgotten stepchild, is on the cusp of getting a slice of political power in the state. Finally!
A Bible lesson for those who need it
To Sholeh Patrick, Joan Harman, and others who demonstrate an interest in Spiritual matters and who have evidently given some serious thought to the subject, but who obviously do not understand the biblical doctrin…
Climate: A gentleman's bet offered
In response to Daniel Gressler's letter published June 3, I agree that we are in a dangerous period of climate change but I do not agree that it is caused primarily by puny humans. It is possible for us to cause po…
Anchor House is changing, not closing
We're not closing our doors! The Idaho Youth Ranch is committed to North Idaho. For over 30 years our organization has been helping youth from this area through Anchor House, our family counseling services, Adoptio…
With ISIS threat looming, we must stand against evil
It is always refreshing and uplifting to watch the National Memorial Day program on television each year. Patriotism and the spirit of God are at their best. It does, however, point to America's need to conduct a r…
What to do with Rathdrum Mountain
I am writing to the voters of Rathdrum in regards to the survey being sent out asking what to do with the 557 acre parcel that the City of Rathdrum owns on Rathdrum Mountain.
Fear all around
Fear was evident on both sides of the Child Support bill we were called back to consider last Monday for the Special Session. The House and Senate Judiciary & Rules Joint Committee, of which I am a member, heard ne…
Malek: Poster boy of obedience to the feds
Rep. Luke Malek once said he hoped his law degree would "empower him to battle objectionable compliance with the status quo."
Malek: On the right side of the fight
I am so grateful for Rep. Luke Malek's position and advocacy for both bills pertaining to child support. He acted with reason and responsibility as a public official engaged in the business of governing in the inte…
Hayden residents, don't be misled
In the business world it is often said that if influence is social currency, then integrity is gold. I appreciate that this is an election year. I'm aware that some organizations will resort to misleading the publi…
'Friends of the Earth' need reality check on predators
A recent opinion piece by Kevin Brown in the Cd'A Press developed the idea of a pristine natural environment where the natural predators and the natural prey would be much better off without man altering the scheme…
Graduate to next level: a voter
May brings the excitement of graduations for family friends and neighbors. The higher education campus has already graduated more than 200 from LCSC and U of I and NIC graduates will walk on May 15. Though many loc…
Child support bill about responsibility, accountability
Idaho's special legislative session to address child support is Monday. For all of us, it is critical that we uphold the values that make Idaho great. At the top of that list is personal responsibility.