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RULES: Apply to us all
Why is it we increasingly see a set of rules for “them” and another set of rules and laws for the rest of “us?” This is happening more and more on a national level (Obama often ignoring the U.S. Constitution; Hilla…
JUDGE: No to Gutierrez
I strongly urge Idaho voters to avoid voting for Sergio A. Gutierrez for Idaho Supreme Court justice in the forthcoming election. As a member of the Idaho Court of Appeals, Gutierrez has participated in several les…
End is near for Cd'A school boss
There’s more than a dispute over school boundaries and overstuffed classrooms in Coeur d’Alene School District.
SHERIFF: I'm with Green
With everyone’s attention on the presidential circus, it’s easy to forget there are several county and state offices on the primary ballot next week. These impact us directly and there’s a chance our votes still co…
RASMUSSEN: Why he's best
Duane Rasmussen is someone I have known for many years and has my greatest respect. He has been a longtime resident of Kootenai County and has served on the Republican Central Committee for many years. As a lawyer …
MALEK: Community advocate
Please join me in voting for Luke Malek for State Representative Seat 4A in the May 17 Republican primary election. I’ve worked with Luke on economic development efforts in North Idaho and he has always been a pass…
MAY 17: No to Cheatham
The real election in Idaho is May 17. November will be the coronation of our May 17 GOP winners here in Idaho. So everyone should vote where it will matter most in the republican primary.
MOM: To our hero
Imagine for a moment a home full of 10 contentedly happy children, always secure in the knowledge that Mom loved each one unconditionally and was available around the clock.
OBAMA: Talk about offensive
Let me get this straight: The president was offended by Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandson wearing pajamas and a robe when meeting the president, but was NOT offended by the comedian Larry Wilmore’s use of a racial s…
MISSION: Don't desecrate it
I am an enrolled Native American and to use by favorite “windbags” expression, “take umbrage” to the powers to be, mostly the E.P.A. for using one of our most Sacred Grounds as their dump site. Our Sacred Heart Mis…
POEM: On Mother's Day
Thank you for reassuring my heart with your serene smile,
Dear Mom: Help your family bond
Here’s to all the magnificent mothers.
DOG OWNERS: Use heads, hearts
Unleashed dogs and their inconsiderate owners on Tubbs Hill, McEuen Park and around downtown Coeur d’Alene are challenging for my blind husband and his guide dog, Nerice. Imagine walking these areas with impaired v…
DUNCAN: Skills to succeed
I have had the good fortune to work with Leslie Duncan for more than two years on the Kootenai County Aquifer Protection District Policy and Budget Committee.
COMMISSION: The missing candidate
I attended the candidates’ forum put on by the Kootenai Shoshone Farm Bureau, Coeur d’Alene Lakeshore Property Owners Association and North West Property Owners Alliance at Candlelight Christian Fellowship the othe…