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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 …
EASTON: Don't lose memories
Mr. McCandless should not sell Camp Easton. Camp Easton and its staff have let Boy Scouts and many other people use the camp for many different events over the years. Many people will be angry if they sell the camp…
WHITNEY: Fine voice, no hero
Without a doubt, Whitney Houston was a marvelous singer. Her songs touched and brought joy to a lot of people of all ages. Nevertheless, I object to having flags flown at half mast in her honor in the State of New …
U.S.: Lacking moral aptitude
It is encouraging to witness the Israeli Nation's society and leaders who have the guts and providence to protect Israel's security and sovereignty; unlike the current American president or elected Democrat represe…
TRAVEL: Rules don't make sense
Just laying out a question for my fellow readers to ponder:
APOLOGY: To ticketed cyclist
To Paula Airhart, I apologize. You are correct and I was wrong in my comment. I was not there when your accident occurred and did not know all the facts. Please accept my apology.
WOMEN: Stand up for your rights
In the last 100 years women have gained the vote, been able to have a career, and have had control over their bodies. I am writing this article not as a Republican or a Democrat but as a woman.
VICK: He and Hart must go
Americans and Idahoans have readily become accustomed to blatant hypocrisy from its politicians. But we don't need to stay accustomed to it in North Idaho. State Sen. Steve Vick is one such hypocrite we can do with…
TAXES: Do you know where they go?
PROPERTY OWNERS and your Property Taxes - Have you actually looked at your property tax statement? Look at where a huge chunk of your tax dollars go.
HEALTH CARE: Let free market rule
Dr. Loel Fenwick and I went to Boise last Tuesday to testify before the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee on a free market health care system that, if fully implemented, would save the state over $3 billion …
BENEFITS: Keep an eye on targets
Reading Wednesday's Press coverage of Rick Santorum's speech in Coeur d'Alene, one comment stuck out in my mind and kept coming back over and over again.
CYCLISTS: Don't ride against traffic
In a recent article by Tom Hasslinger concerning an altercation between a cyclist and an automobile, the cyclist's son observed that there are many people who ride against traffic and nothing happens. He was distre…
CYCLE: Presume nothing, people
John Hensley, how dare you write saying it was my fault for the accident with my bike. You know if you saw it, you would have known that I slowed down enough on my bike because if the driver had started to turn, I …
SANTORUM: Why he has this vote
I have had time to absorb what I witnessed Tuesday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course and I am now very certain of my choice, Senator Santorum to be the next president of the U.S.A.
ELECTION: Check precinct and vote
With the new legislative district boundaries recently determined and precinct changes as well, it behooves each registered voter to check their precinct and legislative district numbers as well. Go to the Kootenai …
McEUEN: Perfect fit for a carousel
I am all for the future park that is being planned at McEuen Field. I do have one (I think) very important addition that I feel is a must for our city. We now have possession of the antique carousel that used to be…