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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
SHILLINGSTAD: Columns heaven-sent
I’ve written before about how much I appreciate Bob Shillingstad’s Faithful Observations column in each Saturday’s paper. Last weekend’s edition concerning the May 7 National Day of Prayer is superb in its highligh…
REOPENING: Smiles can deceive
I saw photos of downtown reopening Friday. Everyone looked very happy, as they were standing perhaps two/three feet apart, none wearing masks.
DAYBELL: Make her talk
I’m glad to see judge Michelle Mallard has a strong backbone and didn’t lower Lori Daybell’s bail.
COVERAGE: Double standards galore
This past weekend your paper ran an Associated Press piece about Joe Biden’s alleged 1993 sexual assault against Tara Reade. This article conveniently ignored at least three corroborating witnesses for Reade’s clai…
LOCKDOWN: It’s not safe
Our county has zero deaths due to COVID. The dreaded death curve did not happen.
MASKS: Distance from logic
Sooooooo if I’m wearing a mask, and you’re wearing a mask, why do I need to stay 6 feet from you? Just wondering.
EDUCATORS: Avoid personal attacks
In regard to Don Sausser’s April 22 Letter to the Editor. While your points are well-taken and fair to ask, I wonder why you decided to single out one educator and mock her quote in a widely read publication? Even …
Do not bend, fold or manipulate
To argue that we mortals are an easily manipulated lot is no mean task. Look at the astonishingly superficial, self-indulgent and brain-numbing world we’ve constructed with social media and the debate is done.
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FILLIOS: An ideal public servant
KASTNING: Proven commitment, integrity
This year we see another election cycle and I would like to endorse Tim Kastning for Idaho House of Representatives, District 2, Seat B.
BROOKS: Not in our corner
Every Friday morning I go to my local convenience store and pick up a free copy of the Nickel’s Worth. On the third page is a large advertisement comparing former Kootenai County Commissioner David Stewart and curr…
RIGGS: He’s earned our vote
It is with great pleasure that we endorse Peter Riggs for Idaho State Senate in Legislative District 3. Peter will bring a refreshing, conservative and vibrant perspective to the Idaho State Senate — with a winning…
DELAVAN: His ability is proven
I received an unsolicited mailing from Commissioner Chris Fillios stating “when candidates knowingly present inaccurate information” the “voters deserve better.” Surprisingly, in this same mailing, Fillios communic…
ELECTION: Time for change
It is way past time for us to be responsible and to think before we act or vote. If you want more of the same, vote for Brooks, Fillios and Edmondson, and, while I realize the governor is not up for re-election jus…
DOUG O: Not just a talker
I’m voting for Doug Okuniewicz for the Idaho House, Seat 2B, because he’s not an empty talker. While it’s imperative to me that he is pro-life (and was recently endorsed by Idaho Chooses Life), that he supports the…