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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 …
GREEN: Research is enlightening
A letter to editor April 27 insisted that John Green was barred from practicing law in Washington, D.C. It is unfortunate that the writer did not take time to confirm the facts in the case.
SPENCER: Looks like Bonner to me
Where have you lived and voted, Larry?
TRUSTEE: Loss to the community
We have known Diane Zipperer for many years. We have always admired her passion and commitment to education. She has worked extremely hard for our school district and her calm, steady demeanor and a willingness to …
LAWS: Yes, some really are needed
According to Anne Moss there should be no laws because they will just be broken. I agree and think we should repeal some of the really pesky ones. To start with nobody obeys the speed limits so that one has to go. …
VICK: More than a great coach
I would like to make it clear that what is said below has in NO WAY been persuaded by the man I am referring to. This man I’m referring to is Steve Vick. He was my Basketball Coach just a few years ago during my so…
HOLMES: Ready to lead county
I have known Vic Holmes for over 25 years and have worked with him in various capacities. I have always found him to be straightforward and honest. As the Mayor of Rathdrum, he has demonstrated fiscal conservatism …
GREEN: Best man for sheriff
Back in the days of Andy Griffith and Mayberry, the town consisted of a mayor and a clerk and a
GREEN: Gets things done
I am urging voters to re-elect Kootenai County
EBERLEIN: Has most conviction
I’m a lifelong Kootenai County resident. I recently attended a candidate forum at the Greyhound Park to assess the candidates and what they stood for. I’m interested in candidates who have conviction; who tell me w…
McHUGH: Most qualified candidate
Everyone in Kootenai County deserves a safe, family-friendly community — a community where our children can enjoy a bright future. I know a man who works tirelessly to make that happen. Let me tell you why we shoul…
GEMS: Separating wheat from chaff
When the exhaust heat from an aircraft engine, particularly a jet engine, enters the atmosphere at varying altitudes, depending on temperatures and dew points, it creates a visible cloud stream. In pilot speak; thi…
FORESTS: Give back to the people
One of the many great things about North Idaho was that a family could grab a National Forest map and head out with dirt bikes and ATV’s to explore some new territories, looking for wildlife, huckleberries, new pro…
ELECTION: Don't buy into Spencer
With the heated rhetoric increasing as the May 15 election gets closer, citizens need to be leery of falling for some of the unfounded accusations and innuendos being told by one candidate in particular. Larry Spen…
RECALL: One more voice of opposition
I want my voice heard to Stop the
PARENTS: Give kids guidance
I just finished reading a letter by Kell Miller about how disrespectful kids are these days. I could not agree more. I myself turned 23 on April 26. I do not see how any parent thinks it’s OK to allow their child t…