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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 …
HIGHER EDUCATION: Lack of funding means China will win
I realize this AP article is intended as a fire starter. It is a dangerous shift when the advanced education of our populace is strangled by ignorance and politics. Other less wealthy nations like India, Turkey and…
VANCE: Who is this bearded man?
Like many people, I did not know who Mr. Trump’s V.P. was. I know Mr. Trump said he should be someone who could step in to be the next President, should something happen to him. Wikipedia here I went.
PARASAILING: Veteran’s dream comes true
Today, I was pleased to accompany Jim Waddell from Post Falls on an excursion with CDA Parasail. Jim has been dreaming about this for over one year. Today his dreams came true. One of the souvenirs he got stated: “…
CAMERAS: Ticket the people running red lights
Isn’t it about time we install cameras at major intersections and fine the careless red-light runners?
OPEN PRIMARIES: Many Republicans support them
One person, one vote. Except in Idaho where the Idaho Freedom Foundation controlled Republican Party tells you to vote for people they have screened and selected. The voters don’t even get to see or talk to other p…
OPEN PRIMARIES: Party should select candidates
Politics in America have always been contentious. An 1804 political ad read, “Down with the Tories…before they…enslave you…reducing your families to distress through taxation…”
LIBRARIES: Situations reminds me of song lyrics
Pat Raffee’s My Turn column, “CLN Decisions and Finances Being Hidden from the Public,” plus numerous letters to the editor regarding current board actions, brought to mind the lyrics from the 1996 song by Rage Aga…
PRESCRIPTIONS: Lower costs are better
There is a bill working its way through the U.S. Congress called the SMART Prices Act (S.1246). This legislation would boost Medicare prescription drug price negotiation by enhancing the Centers for Medicare & Medi…
PRESCRIPTIONS: Who exactly are Seniors for Better Care?
Our freedoms in this country are essential for Democracy to survive. Freedom of the press is enumerated first in our Bill of Rights. It is so placed because it was viewed as so very important. As with all rights ea…
TERM LIMITS: Time for younger candidates
Our political system is in total discourse. We need political term limits which will produce young politicians with young ideas to run the country.
SENIOR CENTER: Please consider providing support
Are we the forgotten generation — the senior citizens of Hayden and surrounding area? Trying to get sponsors or raise funds for the Hayden Senior Center has been an almost futile effort. But a BIG thank you to thos…
FIREWORKS: Time to step up enforcement
We agree with Kathy Eshoo! This same war was all around Post Falls. I have lived here for 84 years. This was the worst Fourth of July I’ve ever seen.
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Boards should brush up on Idaho law
An agenda and notice of public meeting must be posted at least five days before a public meeting. These can be posted on a library door. Any item of business must be an ‘action item’ if it is to be voted on. To go …
LIBRARIES: Get rid of woke leftist oligarchs
It seems that the Coeur d’Alene Press has decided to become a bully pulpit for those who oppose the current Community Library Network board majority.
FIREWORKS: More important things to worry about
IE: Fleeing to Canada to escape noise that dog gets anxiety from and wants more law enforcement of current restrictions. First, my dog is my dog, therefore my problem to comfort him. I don’t ask the understaffed, o…