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ARFEE: Sensible protocol needed
First of all, anyone who does not know the difference between a pit bull and a black lab should not be allowed to carry a gun or be allowed to use their own judgment as to when to use it.
MOVIE: See Beck's 'Common Core' critique
There will be an encore presentation of Glenn Beck’s “We Will Not Conform” at Riverstone Theater on Tuesday, July 29th at 7:30 p.m. I urge all parents, grandparents, and anyone who wants more information about Comm…
ARFEE: Here's how to proceed
The shooting of the black lab by the police has brought a great deal of attention to our town and our police. As a former law enforcement officer and K-9 handler I am saddened by these events. I am also a combat ve…
Best young pros, step right up
Help us prove a point: You don't need too much seasoning to be a highly regarded professional.
Bon voyage, hydroplanes
This year's Diamond Cup hydroplane races are dead in the water.
CORE: Might save education
Finally, a “Common Core” of standards for a broken public education system.
CRISIS: This is just the beginning
The legislature is finally paying notice to the lack of Idaho’s mental health resources and the taxing hours and cost of local law enforcement. While the proposal for building emergency crisis centers across Idaho …
MITCHELL: Risch has run his course
Jim Risch has been in political office, almost continuously, since 1970. He has held five different elected positions and amassed a personal fortune, according to the Washington Post, in excess of $54 million, maki…
JUSTICE: Illogical for the unborn
Where has logical justice gone?
COPS: Room for improvement
My family has lived in Kootenai County since 1965. We have seen many changes in those years. I moved away for a while, but recently moved back. I am abhorred by the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and the Kootenai …
HYDROS: In Ben we trust
Thank goodness!
KHS: Time for change at top
I was a volunteer dog walker at Kootenai Humane Society for four years. I quit soon after the first round of hiring and firing started. I know all but one of the volunteers who refused to sign the “No Kill Policy” …
RAUL: Thanks for service to veterans
I want to thank Rep. Raúl Labrador for his outstanding work helping Idaho veterans.
LIBERALISM: Spreads like a cancer
Liberalism (progressive politics) reminds me of two particular diseases of the human body.
COPS: More training, not spin
The recent killing of Arfee, the 2-year-old black Lab pup, by a Coeur d’Alene police officer is disturbing enough by itself. The thought of law enforcement officers who choose to use deadly force in a situation whe…