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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 …
MARRIAGE: Not an education question
Front page news, Idaho man and wife. Jon Downing said the key is educating us "about tolerance," dissolve "the barrier of fear." Then Matt Cannon said, "CD1 has pockets of progressive residents."
CDA: We're not going away
Following the last election that saw two new councilmen voted in, the mayor apparently interpreted the results as a political move (Reagan Republicans), refusing to see even the slightest degree of public objection…
SCHOOLS: Press was hiding truth
It is not a surprise to find an important article about school trustees and district administrators managing themselves illegally buried in the back of the Coeur d'Alene Press on Saturday. It is easy to suppress th…
BIKER: Ticket was deserved
I have to agree with the police with issuing the citation to the bicyclist hit by a car at Interstate 90 and U.S. 95. While riding a bicycle has its rules of the road and are not strictly enforced this case did war…
GOP: So many wrongs for right
I'm about fed up. The Republicans want everyone out of their lives but they all want to have a say about abortion, contraception, etc. Something that has nothing to do with their lives but since it's not what they …
EASTON: Listen to the Scouts
Dear Scouting Board Members,
SHERIFF: Why Ben's the best
The Republican sheriff's primary is interesting. You have Adam Johnson whose sole law enforcement experience involves being arrested on several occasions, including felonies. John Green touts his arrests as an offi…
BIKER: Spell out the law, please
Just got done reading "Biker hit by car receives citation." Douglas Airhart is obviously an accomplished attorney. He states "Bikes have the right of way PERIOD." Maybe he could point out to me, a layman, where tha…
LABRADOR: Not best use of time
Our U.S. Congressman, Raul Labrador, recently issued a press release showing his presentation of a check for $300,000 of unspent funds that he is giving back to the government to ease the national debt. I wonder if…
Don't drink the privatized liquor punch
Guest Opinion
CAUCUSES: No way to pick best
The 2012 election is an EXTREMELY important one. In the Coeur d'Alene Press, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, Carrie Phillips, County Election Manager, says "One thing the primary ballot won't include is presidential candidat…
STIMULUS: Idaho sitting on jackpot
Having not heard or read how Idaho used their Federal Stimulus Funds to relieve unemployment, I turned to the Web for information. What I found was quite a surprise - "Idaho is sitting on $2.3 million of Federal St…
AIDE: There's more to the story
I would like to point out a few things on behalf of the Parrett family.
EASTON: Call the deal off
Stop trying to sell off Camp Easton! I was involved with the scouting program in the early ‘90s when the Idaho Panhandle was merged with the Inland Northwest Council in Spokane. At that time not many were convinced…
CITY: Service goes above and beyond
Government has such a horrible reputation as being unresponsive and inept but the Coeur d'Alene water department proved those adjectives do not apply to their department.