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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: Two very different campaigns
ELECTION: Two very different campaigns
CIVIL WAR: Do we really want to kill each other?
CIVIL WAR: Do we really want to kill each other?
OPEN PRIMARIES: An attempt to turn red states blue
OPEN PRIMARIES: An attempt to turn red states blue
LIBRARIES: Seek funds to meet demand
LIBRARIES: Seek funds to meet demand
BUYER’S REMORSE: Let’s learn from our neighbors
We’ve all had that sinking feeling of regret for a decision or purchase. Sometimes, it’s because we should have done more research; other times, we’ve been duped or even lied to. It happens to the best of us.
TRUMP: He’s our only chance
Debt, 35T and interest payment over (1T). Go figure. 1 billion in 100 dollar bills weighs (1 ton).
PLEDGE: It doesn’t ask you to pick a side
Define Irony: Leading with the Pledge of Allegiance at Congressman Fulcher’s fundraiser.
COFFEE GROUNDS: Where do they go?
What, if anything, is done with the hundreds of pounds of coffee grounds generated in the area every day?
CDA SCHOOLS: Directors need financial education
In the Aug. 3 Local Addition of the Coeur d’Alene Press there was an interesting article about the Coeur d’Alene school district proposing to introduce a course in financial education for high school students.
KOOTENAI HEALTH: Big aspirations are unreasonable
It is good that Jamie Smith, our new CEO of Kootenai Health, has big aspirations. Mr. Smith wants expanding services in neighboring areas to attract patients from outside the area. More importantly, he should be as…
LIBRARY: Board’s agenda is obvious
After reading Rachelle Ottoson’s opinion piece the most glaring fact is that she believes her position is a political one as opposed to one of service.
DEMOCRATS: No one voted for Harris
Put this in the “Do As I Say, Not As I Do” file.
LIBRARIES: They should welcome everyone
The Majority Board has launched an assault against a trusted and very public institution in the CLN that serves ALL our community. Libraries should NOT discriminate against any particular slice of society be it rel…
ELECTION: Some thoughts on the candidates
I have been reading some things I want to speak to here.
TRADE WORKERS: Thank you for what you do
As with many homeowners, my husband and I have been hiring numerous trades persons to help us with normal repair and maintenance work on our home we built 20 years ago. Nothing really major, other than a deck repla…