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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 …
SHERIFF: Vote for Hutcheson
Being the parent of a law enforcement officer, I have seen the importance of having a great leader, and how it affects the men and women who are out there protecting the citizens of our county. Without someone in a…
DAYCARE: Firmly in owner's corner
In regard to the article “Daycare investigated — again” on May 1; I have known Pat Schenck for 21 years. I worked for her in Montana in 1997. I have two sisters who attended her daycare as children, one of them eve…
GEMS: Amen to Cliff's column
I loved the weekly weather almanac that Cliff Harris wrote April 30 titled, “Are geo-engineers ‘playing God’ with our weather?” I thought I was the only one who looks up! I’ve known about chemtrails for at least 30…
HARRIS: He's gone over the edge
OK Coeur d’Alene Press, I’m just wondering why you continue to print that Nut Case Cliff Harris. Now it is CHEMTRAILS in the sky? He belongs in a mental institution.
RECALL: Gridley versus McHugh
There is an old adage often heard during this season of political rantings that says, “Never interrupt the opposition while they are making fools of themselves.”
GOP: Beware the revolution
North Idaho has a reputation for blended politics. Democrats, Republicans and Independents have always cast their votes for the person rather than for a party and they get along. That was until revolutionists withi…
VICK: Best man for state senate
Those of us who reside in the 2nd (formally 3rd) Legislative District will vote in a few days for representation in the Idaho State Senate. The two candidates, Steve Vick and Mike Jorgenson are as different as nigh…
GREEN: Works for taxpayers
Serving the public is more than a job. It is a sacred trust.
HOLMES: Will make a difference
If you want a forward thinking, action oriented
GREEN: Strong sheriff candidate
Kootenai County needs a strong constitutionalist for our public officers. John Green, running for Kootenai Couty
GREEN: Tenacity is an asset
Vote for Dan Green (Republican) for Kootenai County
HART: Should be with Big Al
Why isn’t Phil Hart in jail? Wasn’t Al Capone put away for the same offenses?
SMOKING: Ban could start firestorm
Regarding Cory Jasmin’s letter of April 18, 2012: What a fantastic idea to ban smoking on the beaches. This great thought is simply incomplete as written. Yes, banning is the answer; it will interface with many oth…
DAV: Convention is coming up
The Disabled American Veterans’ Washington State Convention is June 5-9 in Yakima. The first 100 preregistered, prepaid DAV members attending the convention will receive a thank-you card, a donor list and a Buck co…
McEUEN: Wealthy are beneficiaries
Who makes the decisions?