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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 …
CRAPO: Coalition sings his praises
The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence applauds Sen. Mike Crapo for his unwavering national leadership as a co-sponsor of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and Representative Mik…
MOOSE: Reader critical of story
I was very disappointed in your story about the accident involving a 14-year-old driver and a moose. This was not the fault of the 14-year-old. This same thing happened a couple years ago to a man in his late 40s a…
RECALL: Too much for a parking lot
I signed the
RECALL: Visit sheds some light
On Friday, May 25, I visited
LEVY: Failure isn't good news
After reading Peter Ward’s letter May 23, “LEVY: Voters deserve applause,” I have to respond. Mr. Ward gloats at the Fire Levy failure. He wants an all voluntary fire department, is against any pay for them and aga…
DUMPED: Pets can't fend for themselves
“Dumping” a domesticated pet is wrong on so many levels. Contrary to anyone’s belief, a domesticated cat or dog cannot survive on its own. These animals either end up as a coyote’s dinner or on someone else’s doors…
THINK: Honoring independent thought
America, the land of the free, the home of the brave.
HOLIDAY: Take time to honor them
Memorial Day is a legal holiday in honor of those who died in war. Let us not forget our men and women who gave their all for us.
LAUNCH: Closure opens door to rich
Thank you for printing the pros and cons on the possibility of closing the boat launch facility and ball fields. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation sent 32,000 letters (Dec. 29, 2010) to registered Kooten…
POEM: Remember our fallen heroes
I pray that everyone takes time this Memorial Day to honor those who served and died for the freedoms we enjoy daily here in America. I recently visited Arlington National Cemetery and wrote this poem on my long jo…
HELP ME: I can't remember!
With Blue Monday coming, denouncing bullying in our schools, I am shocked that we now believe… you can be a bully in high school and just say, “I don’t remember.” Or, “If I did, I’m sorry.”
EASTON: Losing a crown jewel
I don’t think the Boy Scout program ever intended to have luxury drugstore camps of the type commanded by rich parents; the type that wealthy “Harvard-destined” children are privileged to. The scout program has his…
ROOSTERS: Being targeted unfairly
It saddens me that I have to get rid of a pet rooster because the City Council has decided to ban roosters in the city limits because of one or two complaints per year about them. I’m sure they get more complaints …
McEUEN: Build it, and they will come
The cornerstone of Democracy is grounded in the freedom to express our views. Opinions can shape healthy conversation and there is certainly no lack of opinion on the McEuen Park revitalization.
ELECTION: Not happy with results
I am quite frankly stunned. The outcome of the primary elections here in Kootenai County has left many of us at a loss to comprehend the thinking of our neighbors.