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OPINION: Idaho’s role in preserving the Electoral College
Tuesday, Dec. 17, marked a historic day at the Idaho State Capitol, as the state’s four electors cast their votes …
EDITORIAL: Proof that some priorities unite us
Coeur d'Alene school levy offers shining example
MY TURN: No response required
Ethel Steinmetz Marmont, you sound like a writer of talking points for MSNBC, CNN, PBS, et.al., who’s viewership has declined precipitously due to mistrust.
TRUMP: Act like a president
I, among others, wish to share some sage advice to the newly-elected president of our Great Nation, Mr. Donald Trump…
RESPONSE TO MY TURN: Chicken Little disease
Oh, poor Ethel Marmont, her “My Turn” demonstrated an extreme case of TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME and Chicken Little disease.
DEMOCRATS: The working man’s party
Let’s see now, Kamala’s backers included 83 billionaires so she could spend $9,532,710.28 every day for 107 days — end up $20 million in debt — AND LOSE!
DEMOCRATS: Deception as a useful tool
Her letter is a perfect example of why the Democrat party deserved to lose the recent election. The condescending “we know better than the voters” attitude is antidemocratic. It is a perfect example of Trump derang…
TRUMP: Found some voters
As for the election, it reminds me of a song: “The Devil went down to Georgia looking for a soul to steel.”
COW PROBLEM: Idaho should pay its fair share
In Governor Little’s address at the Hagadone Event Center, he referred to Idaho’s COW (California/Oregon/Washington) problem. I’m not sure what problem he’s referring to. Idaho already receives (far) more Federal F…
ELECTION: The perfect storm
An arrogant president, an obedient Congress and a sympathetic Supreme Court are all red flags signaling a perfect storm that will come ashore Jan. 20.
EDITORIAL: Traffic headaches? Try this prescription
Public invited to learn about alternatives and share their thoughts with decision-makers
PRAYER: Without you, there is no me
I would like to share my prayer in hopes that perhaps others will do the same for the good of “Letters to the Editor.” Here is my prayer.
FIRE DISTRICT: Thank you for approving levy
The Northern Lakes Fire District wishes to thank the voting public for their ongoing support by voting to approve our temporary override tax levy on Nov. 5. 23,793 people in our fire district voted in this general …
NIC: Thanks for voting
Dear fellow citizens of Kootenai County, I want to thank all of you that voted to save NIC.
1ST AMENDMENT: Meant to keep government out of church
As a First Amendment litigator, I would like to respond to “MY TURN: CLN violates First Amendment.”
ELECTION: No need to fear women’s rights
I would like to respond to the broken heart of Joanne Anglin of Nov. 8. I have great news! Women still have all their rights and absolute freedom! All women still have the right to be intimate or not, and have the …