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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 …
LIBERALS: On conquest mission
Right on, Kent Setty. Liberals like to manipulate the facts and expect everyone to believe them. I never discuss anything with liberals or tree stumps. But I would like to know why if it is so good in California wh…
COLUMN: 'Facts' are just hot air
Re: Where does carbon dioxide really come from? by Cliff Harris.
COLUMN: False - and harmful
In Monday’s column, Mr. Harris published an article by Professor Ian Plimer that states huge amounts of carbon dioxide come from volcanic eruptions. To quote “When the volcano Mt. Pinatubo erupted in the Philippine…
COLUMN: Press should fact-check
The Press is doing a terrible disservice to its readers and to truth and legitimacy by continuing to publish the writing of Cliff Harris. My wife and I visit this area, where I grew up, once a summer, and I thought…
CALIF.: Good place to have left
I have to agree with Ms. White and Mr. Setty about MoonBeam (Jerry Brown). I was born and raised in California and came up here to retire. I don’t know where Mr. Hansen got his information but there is no way that …
HEALTH: Advice for Rep. Labrador
Our esteemed Congressman, Mr. Labrador, recently sent out his regular email newsletter. Good for him — at least he is attempting to communicate with the masses. However, he made a few statements (well, more than a …
FUND: Invest it in education
Thanks to Bill Rutherford for his recent positive comments backed by research about the state of education in our area. His was a refreshing, solid article in support of our hardworking, committed, inspired teacher…
COLUMN: Source hardly reliable
Our local climatologist, Cliff Harris is at it again, spreading misinformation about climate change. His latest bunch of right-wing propaganda quotes the words of a very questionable authority: Ian Rutherford Plime…
BLEACH: Don't blame hairdresser
I was angry when I read about the lawsuit filed against Bling by someone who got bleach in their eye. I’ve never been to Bling but I’ve been to many salons and this is ridiculous to me. I think the person should ha…
PHOTOS: Avoid swimsuit girls
I have lived in Hayden for over 10 years. I have noticed that most of the cover photos show minor children, names included. Wednesday’s photo alarmed me. A little girl playing in her yard wearing a bathing suit. He…
CENTER: Why it's a worry
The Event Center proposal is now a personal dispute between Mr. Stone and Mr. Hagadone, who is perceived to be against it. Both men have invested personally in our fair city.
COURT: Unfair to ex-prosecutor
We live in a Democracy based on “liberty and justice for all.” It seems not to be true in Canyon County, Idaho.
CENTER: Why plan fits Coeur d'Alene
It was my concept for a new NIC Fieldhouse over three years ago that has led to this exciting possibility for the community. Perhaps the Editorial Board can respond to the following points:
WILDLIFE: Need river crossings
The ULUC has designated corridors through private ranch lands for wildlife movement. Ranch lands are not the problem.
COLUMN: Opens strong discussion
Sholeh Patrick’s column on education and religion (July 23) was both interesting and informative. I was pleased that Sholeh correctly interpreted the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. I agree that an import…