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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 …
ELECTION: Divided we fall, America
You might have seen the bumper sticker with the American flag that said “United We Stand.” What a bunch of BS.
OBAMA: America deserves better
After reading Jim Ball’s letter I kept thinking this must be a trick or treat — like April Fool — but it wasn’t. With every word I was just in awe because it is almost exactly the opposite of the way it is.
STORY: Highlights keeping kids safe
On Thursday, reporter Brian Walker attended a presentation I made on behalf of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department. The program is called Hug-A-Tree and teaches children survival skills if they become lost in …
DISPLAY: Free speech exercised
Hoo-ray for Wayne McKay. He is expressing his right to free speech and saying what a lot of us think. The "goody-two-shoes" who refused to be identified thinks there should be more respect shown for the president. …
DISPLAY: Picture of newspaper bias
The picture and extensive article concerning the display on a lawn in Coeur d’Alene is an example of your lack of journalistic judgment and integrity. What makes this even worse is that the display has been up for …
INTERNET: More intervention needed
I am having a difficult time with Internet gaming sites. I think that our government should not allow children to be on the Internet unsupervised. There are some things that children should never have access to, li…
IMPACT: Fees still best alternative
An impact fee is not a tax. Impact fees are collected to pay for infrastructure cost resulting from development. An example of these costs may be an additional fire station when the existing stations are inadequate…
GAS: Solution isn't overseas
Gas prices are becoming too expensive to fast. Soon people will not be able to buy gas for their cars and the only solution for it are electric cars. The electric cars are not the best; the best solution can only b…
VIEWS: Who to blame for loss
I attended a recent design review hearing for the next high-rise project that is to be built in Coeur d’Alene. The building is called “One Lakeside” and is going to be at the corner of First Street and Lakeside Ave…
PLANNING: When aesthetics hurt
Well, the “planners” never thought about the problems they were creating when setting the scenery, aesthetics and standards for community developments. Apparently they knew all about it, with one notable exception.…
TUESDAY: You have an appointment
The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County wants to remind you DON’T FORGET TO VOTE, YOUR VOTE COUNTS.
ROAD: Project missed key need
Am I the only one who is constantly reminded of the colossal blunder on Government Way and Dalton Avenue? After millions of dollars of our hard-earned money was spent to move the power lines and widen Government Wa…
SCHOOLS: Merit pay slap in face
have taught at Lake City High School for 13 years. On Tuesday, I attended one of the saddest staff meetings of my career. We learned that the “MERIT PAY” under LUNA’S PROP 2, calculated based on last year’s test sc…
PROPS: Both sides miss point
It is unfortunate that neither side of the debate on Props 1, 2, 3 ever really discuss a fundamental part of K-12 education.
LEADERS: Who fills the real bill?
As this will be the most important election in the history of our republic, I would like to ask my fellow Americans to consider four kinds of leaders.