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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
MILLER: Service to the community
I was delighted to learn that Kiki Miller was running for Coeur d’Alene City Council, because I know her to be passionate, fair and totally committed to our community. And we need her there now! She has the ability…
VOTE: Three who deserve support
This past summer, a group of citizens stood up to the local politicians and pushed to have our voices heard via the Recall Movement. These people were not intimidated nor did they back down to name calling and idle…
SHUTDOWN: Money not well spent
Yeah! The Republicans let the government begin operating again. And, according to Standard and Poors, the shutdown only cost our country $24 billion. That would have fed a lot of hungry people. And yippee! We’ll ge…
SOUZA: Donation raises questions
Mary Souza has failed a basic test in her “job application” to be our
GOP: Doomed by the tea party
Wait a minute! I thought Idaho didn’t want anything from the federal government, including their money. Now that it’s cut off because of some wacko in Texas, his cohorts, and their puppet Boehner, they’re starting …
SHUTDOWN: Bad news for veterans
Just a thought. This administration is spending more on keeping the World War II and the Normandy memorial closed to veterans and those honoring the men and women who gave their lives for this country than it did i…
SOUZA: The people's choice
I had the pleasure of attending the Democrats’ mayoral candidate forum last Wednesday. During the opening remarks,
FIREFIGHTERS: We back these four
The Coeur d’Alene Firefighters have a strong interest in the future of public safety in our city. We are on the streets serving you proudly everyday with an eye toward making our community safer through training, e…
VISION: Include rural resident views
My husband and I live in rural Kootenai County. We attended one of the CDA 2030 “workshops” last week. Out of approximately 20 attendees, my husband and I were the only rural property owners in the room.
WIDMYER: Only proven leader
I am concerned about the future of Coeur d’Alene. I want our city to move towards a positive future and away from divisiveness and anger. I am supporting
SHUTDOWN: Let's take U.S. back
Our federal government was trying to make the federal problems our own personal problems re: Closing federal parks, our heritage and our recreation, etc. Some of the states stepped up to the plate and paid to keep …
COLUMN: Offer biblical clarification
Chad, if you are going to denigrate people, and speak with authority, you really should know what it is you are talking about. You said, “He (Jesus) did not say, ‘Who will not work shall not eat.’” Paul, writing di…
SLATE: Support these 4 in Cd'A
Campaign financial disclosure reports are commonly referred to as “sunshine reports.” The reason for this is to shed light on who is supporting the various candidates running for political office. The most recent s…
LCDC: Agency grade is C-
The “My Turn” commentary on Oct. 11 by Tony Berns (LCDC) is self-serving and almost solicitous at best. Tony takes great pride in scoring his management and the success of LCDC as an “A,” but the track record and o…
EVANS: She has your back
One important item on a resume reflecting community dedication is Amy Evans’ four-year experience as Membership Services Manager at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene.