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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.
OPINION: CHUCK MALLOY — Jordan hopes for boost from ‘Bountygate’
Here we go again. More talk about what the president knew and when he knew it in relation to news reports saying that Russia offered bounties to militants in Afghanistan for the killing of U.S. soldiers.
OPINION: Freedom Is the Cure?
Carrie: Have you seen the “Freedom Is the Cure” event promoted by an Idaho legislator on Facebook?
Independence Day 2020: We have much to celebrate
We are celebrating our nation’s birthday again. This year the good ol’ United States of America is 244 years young. So, happy Independence Day, everyone! It’s certainly a year for the books.
The unalienable Rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
By JIM JONES
Bicyclists have rights, responsibilities
I have ridden a bike for the past 45 years plus. From New Haven, Conn., to Olympia, Wash., to Coeur d’Alene and places between. Bike races, the Seattle-to-Port…
Be sure to respect the Spokane River
Due to recent and past events, I feel obliged to tell you a story about the day my junior high friends and I nearly drowned in the Spokane River.
OPINION: CHUCK MALLOY — Freedom group pins ‘liberal’ tag on Republicans
Sen. Mary Souza of Coeur d’Alene has been referred to in a variety of ways during her political life and time as a community activist. But it’s a safe bet that no one in the Lake City has accused her of being a “li…
Beware … wolf traps in Idaho on public lands
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OPINION: ROD GRAMER — Education in the age of COVID-19
It seems that our students cannot get a break.
A lesson for the rest of the country
In reading the letters to the editor, it occurred to me that the farther away from a situation, the more of an expert a person becomes. I saw where several citizens were alarmed and frightened with the display of w…
OPINION: BRYAN SMITH — The Idaho Freedom Foundation measures promises made
During the recent election cycle, some were critical of the Idaho Freedom Foundation Index (IFFI) which scores how legislators vote. Some voices proclaimed the…
Fireworks: Animals won’t miss them
After reading the letter to the editor from an Athol woman, I had to share my reaction. In the midst of all the illness and racial strife plaguing our country,…
You’ll be seeing orange this weekend
The North Idaho Group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action will be hosting a visual community event June 5-7 recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange week…
Hayden Lake buoys: A practical solution
I own property on Hayden Lake and had a major issue with many boats and jet skis not honoring the 200-foot no wake zone from my shore and dock. I went through …
OPINION: CHUCK MALLOY — Foreign policy looms large in Senate campaign
If you are a die-hard Republican who puts the word “greatness” in the same sentence with Donald Trump — as many within the GOP do — then you’ll probably appreciate how Idaho Sen. Jim Risch does business as chairman…