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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 …
GOP: Just have to fake it
My jaw was clenched, my stomach was churning and my hands were shaking when I checked the box at the elections office. And I was not even voting yet! I was being forced to “declare” a party affiliation so that I co…
AMERICA: View from a Marine
Since returning from Afghanistan I have a few thoughts to share on the perceived struggles of the modern American. I submit for your consideration that our nation is comprised of standing generations who have cut t…
FISH: No fire, no more fun
Last week at Fernan Lake we were told by a policeman that we can’t have a fire. Why? We’ve had fires there ever since we could remember. Just because the people who live there don’t like us doesn’t mean they have t…
CHEMTRAILS: No, it doesn't add up
Ten million megatons! Let’s figure that one out.
INSULTS: Let the fun begin
All right, let’s get this party started!
RECALL: Why? 2013 too late
Why are issues in our “Eden” flaming such distress?
McEUEN: Equal or better required
In regard to the ongoing battle over public access to the Coeur d’Alene waterfront including the Third Street boat ramp and the McEuen Park, many of us in the community have many questions of the City Council, most…
ELECTION: What's good for the GOP
The funny thing is the election of Democrats into state and federal legislatures would be the best thing that ever happened to 99 percent of Republicans in Idaho. They’re just too warped by the drivel coming out of…
RECALL: Downtown shouldn't dictate plans
Sandi Bloem and her henchmen have given the people of Coeur d’Alene more reason than ever to sign the petition to
CHEMTRAILS: Yes, weather's affected
It was with real interest that I read the letter in your paper from Travis Combs and the column by climatologist Cliff Harris regarding the aerial spraying that is going on. Here in Bonner County my neighbors and I…
STORY: Hide it from the kids
I was disappointed to spend a portion of our before-school rush time trying to hide the front page of the local section from my kids. The headline announcing a firefighter’s arrest for having a sexual relationship …
RECALL: Honor process, officials
I am amazed and dismayed about the fuss over the
SPENCER: He's for property rights
I see Larry Spencer has raised a huge political war chest, with many donors living out of state. Why would so many people send him large donations? I did some checking, and it appears that almost every single one o…
HOLMES: For open government
I like so many others, tend to follow political candidate endorsements largely because I feel those behind the various organizations tend to keep a close watch over the various candidates and can judge the best can…
COUNTY: Vote for Herzog, Holmes
Here we are in the middle of a