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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 …
SCHOOLS: Bond first, dress later
Mr. Purtee, I beg of you to stay focused on the upcoming bond election for the school district. Please don’t dilute the work that is being done within our community by introducing a mandatory dress code for the dis…
ECONOMY: Just connect the dots
Tom Bassler’s letter referencing Cheryl Stransky’s campaign announcement raises the issue of Ground Force, a mining equipment manufacturer in Post Falls, and the forces that come into play to “create jobs.”
PARADE: A dud on bucket brigade
We watched the Fourth of July parade on Sherman and the bucket brigade came by requesting donations to the Fireworks Fund.
SCANTY: Life's a beach downtown
While enjoying a walk through downtown I was amazed at how many scantily dressed people I saw. Not just at the beach but all over downtown; crossing streets, walking around, sitting on benches with butts, bellies a…
KNIVES: More veterans honored
On July 7, 2012, Washington State Army National Guard veterans who have served a minimum of one tour in Iraq, or Afghanistan, were presented with 41 Buck commemorative knives, for their honorable military war servi…
COUNTY: Play video game instead
This is a short and respectful letter to oppose the ULUC. It’s difficult for me to believe that our commissioners are so willing to take away owners’ personal property rights. The fact that the county even hired an…
WARMING: So far, it's a good thing
Interesting! I have read Jeff Bourget’s letter three times and did not find any suggested relationship between warming and man-caused conditions.
EDITORIAL: The rationale for rules
You guys SERIOUSLY crack me up.
ROBERTS: Boosted Romney campaign
Justin StormoGipson has once again regurgitated the liberal talking points about BHO’s multibillion dollar TAX! He has attacked Congressman Labrador because of his position on the forced tax aka, Obamacare. I think…
SCHOOLS: Thoughts behind nomination
There are five trustees. The board is obligated to vote on the chair position and others each July. Mr. Fredrickson has been board member, board vice chair and chairman.
RULING: A sign of dictatorship
An open letter to all senior citizens and all others, start making your funeral arrangements now as the nine stupid idiots of the Supreme Court have upheld the Obama Senior Citizen Genocide Bill. Insurance companie…
CHOICES: How to define 'slackers'
I can’t help but notice a truly refreshing take on personal responsibility coming from liberals these days. For the first time people who support Obama are singing the praises of forcing people to be accountable fo…
HEALTH: Save us from the 'insured'
I find myself agreeing in some ways with Harley Duff’s letter to the editor on July 6. Yes, Harley, I wish Idaho had a helmet law to protect people from themselves. I additionally believe that hunters should wear i…
BILLING: It's OK to copy payer
There is another, simple solution to the college billing dilema that you and Mr. Armon write about. Mr. Armon states: “…once the student reaches the age of 18, they are an adult, and even though you may be paying t…
DEFENSE: Keep it strong, America
America’s air superiority is in jeopardy? Our overall national defense is in jeopardy? It is starting to look that way.