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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.
CDA schools, don’t subject students to this
As a parent of two school-age children and having worked in social services, educational environments and mental health facilities, there is an important persp…
Support fine work of PHD
In the early 1980s, the National Institute of Medicine did a study of Public Health in America. That study defined public health as “What we, as a society, do …
OPINION: SEN. JIM RISCH — Protecting Idaho’s forests and communities
Summers are beautiful in the Gem State. Idaho’s mountains, rivers, lakes and trails are beloved by the people who live here, as well as the millions who visit …
Virus: More data, more good decisions
After reading Jennifer Drake’s “My Turn” article Aug. 1, I felt compelled to respond.
Well said, Kootenai Health
I tip my hat to the recent COVID-19 news article provided by Kootenai Health. It was a no-nonsense explanation of the current health concerns. It answered in simple terms all the myths and conspiracy theories that …
OPINION: DAN ENGLISH — Let’s see if our voting system is safe
Of the many things that makes America great, one of the most central and important is the process by which we all exercise our democracy, the voting process. We, as a country, have been a world leader in how to con…
For safety of all, follow PHD mandate
“I will not wear a mask.” “I will not comply with a mask mandate.” “This is a violation of my rights.”
Teachers union, it’s all about the product
I am a customer who wants my money’s worth when I pay a high price for a product, and I know a lot of Idahoans relate to me. I know a lot of Idahoans appreciate school choice.
Don’t let politics kill the music
The Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance organizes free summer concerts at Riverstone Park. These evenings of music feature the best local and regional perf…
Masks: We all want same things, don’t we?
By JOE MORRIS
OPINION: CORNELL W. CLAYTON — Masks and rights: Who trumps whom?
“My body, my choice!”
OPINION — SECOND CHANCES: Masked Patriots, unite
My wife has had a tough time the past few weeks. She had two major surgeries and has been in the hospital twice. When she has been home, like now, I have been …
Third annual report on western civilization initiative
As the third year of my initiative to restore the coherent teaching of Western Civilization to our schools dawns, I am happy to report real progress thanks to …
Doing our part for our schools
I want my kids to walk through the doors of their school on Sept. 8 as badly as anyone else, but in watching the COVID-19 cases Kootenai County numbers rise, t…
OPINION — Memory care centers: Lockdowns equal death
I’m writing to call to your attention to an urgent situation regarding visitation at memory care and all senior living facilities in Idaho and around the count…