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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.
ELECTION: Casting a dark cloud
We, of the working, lower and non-ruling classes are apparently expected to vote in the election this fall. It’s the responsible, democratic thing to do, after all. It’s our duty. But this election is a little diff…
REPUBLICANS: Masters of deception
Which is it, Republicans? Trump did nothing wrong, or he extorted Ukraine using taxpayer money and governmental agencies to help in his re-election?
TAXES: The best solution
As a victim of the egregious local property tax system (my property tax has increased 70% since 2013, and now exceeds my Idaho income tax), I welcome serious talk of modifying, or capping, or even better, eliminati…
DEMOCRATS: Wrong on everything
I am so glad to be alive in this day and age when the leading members of the Democratic Party tell me over and over that we are led by the very worst president this nation has ever had the misfortune to elect. In o…
IMPEACHMENT: Danger indeed
“Danger, Danger, Danger” was a repeated volley by attorney Jay Sekulow at President Trump’s impeachment trial. This series of three reminds of three shots in the air by someone needing rescue — similar to the SOS (…
GROWTH: Time for action
After reading Saturday’s front-page article about the “flawed” tax model, I have a question. If growth is paying for itself, why do my property taxes keep going up on my existing home?
Paid Parental Leave Creates Great Families
Kudos to Governor Little for issuing the executive order to provide for paid parental leave for state employees. In his words “this will enable families to spend time together in those critical weeks after a child …
Idaho's Senators turn a blind eye to the rule of law
I have known both Mike Crapo and Jim Risch for about 4 decades. Both are intelligent men. Both are schooled in the rule of law. Mike Crapo had a strong moral compass when he entered service in the U.S. Senate. Jim …
SOLEIMANI: Applauding his removal
How dare Trump authorize a hit on Islamist Terrorist Soleimani — at Baghdad airport in broad daylight.
Refugees: The governor isn't wrong
On Dec. 23, 2019, Gov. Brad Little sent the following letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. This is the entire text of Little’s letter:
EXCEL: Helping program thrive
I must take this moment to once again thank The Excel Foundation for their generous support of our local schools. This year Excel funded a number of grants to purchase supplies for our music education students. Thi…
CLIMATE: A chilling footnote
I would like to add a footnote to Mr. Muise’s letter in Wednesday’s paper regarding climate change and how we are affecting it. For those who might have missed it, Mr. Muise represents Citizens Climate Lobby.
NIC: Beware unintended consequences
North Idaho College needs to be sure they have their ducks in a row on these retirement packages. About 20 years ago, the Colorado school district I was teaching in was thinking along the same line. It offered to u…
DEBT: Numbers corrected
GOVERNOR: Right on paid leave
The Coeur d’Alene Area Branch of the American Association of University Women commends Gov. Brad Little for his implementation of paid parental leave for Idaho’s executive branch employees. May other state entities…