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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.
Censorship isn't driving controversial sculpture debate
Dear Coeur d’Alene Press and Art Spirit Gallery,
KCRCC: Decorum and freedom of speech
As chairman of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) I am compelled to correct some misinformation that has been presented by others. Members of the KCRCC are precinct committeemen that have been…
CTE holds many answers for Idaho's job problem
Idaho has set the goal of having 60 percent of our 25-34 year old workers hold a postsecondary credential by 2020. This goal was established because studies show 6 out of 10 workers need education after high school…
Is selling Avista wise?
The Great Blackout of 2003 began in Ohio, but it was the catastrophic failure of the Ontario power grid that literally pulled the plug and plunged millions of Americans and Canadians into the dark. Without notice a…
Transit Center: What about the riders?
At the last two Kootenai Master Planning Organization (KMPO) meetings, I’ve raised questions about the transit center building. It’s been discussed for nearly two years. I’ve seen plans, though they have changed. S…
The truth about Idaho's voter information spat
There are times when it is not worth fighting to correct being misquoted or straighten out a misperception. There are certain times, however, when for the benefit of others, the battle for transparency must be foug…
Let's put that surplus to work for Idaho
Whether our political beliefs are conservative, liberal or somewhere between, meeting the needs of the people in our communities should be at the heart of our discussions.
Tribute to outstanding citizen-legislators
Every state has a handful of elected officials who are the glue that hold the government together. They are the folks who see public service as a noble calling to serve others. They labor often in anonymity. They d…
Innately speaking: Conservative or liberal?
In 2001, I cut back on my technical work and began writing about political, social, religious, and military subjects. During these 16 years, I received considerable feedback about this more subjective work.
These bills would help Idaho small businesses
Small business owners need real regulatory relief. They need an advocate to force government agencies to consider the impact of regulations on their businesses. They need a chance to look up from the massive piles …
Denney isn't impressed with Trump election panel
A strange thing happened a few days ago when Secretary of State Lawerence Denney checked his private email account.
From broistas to Big Apple, it's been simply grand
I’ll never forget the morning I drove through my favorite Dutch Bros. location and was asked what I do at the newspaper. One of my stories was on the front page that day, so I simply pointed to my byline at the top…
These political fireworks are perfectly legal in Idaho
Former Rep. Janice McGeachin of Idaho Falls, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, is an avid supporter of President Trump and one of the state delegates who voted for him at the Republican convention. An…
Pinching pennies is bad quagga policy
Benjamin Franklin famously said that a “penny saved is a penny earned.” This centuries-old wisdom is relevant today in Idaho where Democrats and Republicans are working together to fight the single most potentially…
Bart Davis simply ideal for U.S. Attorney post
Have to give the twin devils of President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions their proper due for their nomination of state Sen. Bart Davis, R-Idaho Falls, to be the next U.S. Attorney for Idaho.