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My Turn
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MY TURN: AI writing and beyond
Last week, I wrote 269 words for the back cover of a book I recently completed. After some edits, I thought it was…
Republicans, stand up to limited thinking
I am usually prone to ignoring the pontificating and stating of half-truth comments by Brent Regan, chairman of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committe…
Yes, we can grow responsibly
Unless you have been living in a cave for the past year or so, you have been exposed to the unprecedented influx of newcomers to our area.
With fatal traffic crashes on the rise, it’s time to re-emphasize safety
In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the traffic safety community considered the possibility of a dramatic reduction in the number of fatal cr…
My Turn: VRBO: What's behind recent protest
Messenger, not issue, focal point of attack.
Solid waste challenges explained
I would like to respond to Mr. Anderson on fixing the solid waste woes article. He called it bureaucratic nincompoopery.
Good government starts with quality people
Imagine for a moment that Kootenai County government is a car and the car has some handling problems.
Government study group isn't agency of Satan
“I have heard of a commission that meets regularly on Wednesdays to discuss and outline a plan to put UN-elected officials in place over our voting system and over the city. This is absolute folly, … I am also aski…
Hayden's lost that home-town feelin'
Why is my city of Hayden losing its small town feel?
Suggestions to solve solid waste woes
County can do better with solid waste.
Post Falls council doesn't represent the people
The lack of representation of the citizens of Post Falls by the elected representatives has got to come to an end.
Let's hear options before deciding
The Kootenai County board of Commissioners created an optional form of government review committee (OFGRC) comprised of volunteer citizens.
The cane mutiny
Recently, I have begun to use a cane when I venture into the public.
Illegal fireworks laws can be enforced
Yes, we can successfully enforce existing fireworks laws to help prevent wildfires, lessen veterans' PTSD stress levels, and relieve the "war zone" weeks around the July 4 holiday for both humans and pets.
Growth's impact on local farmers
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this letter. My name is Laurin Scarcello, and I reside at our family ranch in the Twin Lakes area, which has been in co…
For veterans' sakes, turn off the fireworks
The damage done can go way beyond mere annoyance.