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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 …
COUNTY: Consider the third option
Open letter to the Kootenai County Treasurer:
FREEDOM: Don't lose precious gift
In February 1913 the Income Tax was established. Then on Christmas Eve, Congress passed the Federal Reserve Act. What great gifts from our government!
VOTING: Cuts in the wrong place
WOW! What a bunch of Einsteins we have in Kootenai County government. Great way to get people out and vote, cut polling places in half; then we will only get 9 percent to vote, you know what I mean?
PRESIDENTS: Who passes the test?
Recurring voter dissatisfaction with presidents suggests that candidates will never be good enough for the job. Who is good enough to prevent suicide attacks, financial collapse, poverty? Who can conceive innovativ…
RENT: Don't hold back community
Coeur d'Alene has no chance for progression if there are a group of people protesting a piece of artwork due to an "endorsement" of gay rights. Occupy Wall Street is full of protesters and do you know why? Because …
McEUEN: That was then ...
Mr. Orzell compares the Statue of Liberty to porta potties, two empty softball fields, one empty baseball field, fencing and 5 acres of blacktop? Wow! And I've been to the Statue of Liberty! How did I miss that com…
RENT: Let message hit home
As a cast member in the Lake City Playhouse production of "RENT," I felt compelled to add my voice to the discussion on the merit of performing such a "scandalous" piece.
FOUND: Parents thank community
We want to thank all of the Kootenai County Volunteer Search and Rescue team, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office helicopter Air One and the Innercept staff for rescuing ou…
VOTING: Penny wise, pound foolish
Curious about what would happen to my current voting place with an almost 50 percent reduction in voting precincts, I attended the commissioners meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20. The reason given for the changes and the ev…
STORY: Both sides can be right
I believe I can speak to some of the comments in the article "Cutting out the middle man" without bias. I have traveled the path, and have worn the hat of the Builder/Cad Designer/Realtor, for many years. I have a …
STORY: Go to the best pro
Not surprised to read this article, "Cutting out the middle man," about builders who are now real estate licensees. Is the theory to save on the cost of sales, or promote their personal inventory? What is being sav…
POEM: Count your miracles
Christmas Miracles
GIFT: Comes from Jack Kringle
While I was at the food bank today (Dec. 20) a nice man in a wheelchair being pushed by his son handed me a Christmas card and said Merry Christmas and God Bless you. He handed a few more out. When I got to my car …
DAD: Shares gifts generously
To my dad George, a kind-hearted, generous man who donated more than 800 pounds of turkeys and hams to the food bank in our community! I am grateful and very proud to have you as my dad. I love you and thank you, a…
GIFT: Angels can wear badges, too
If you are ever told that angels don't walk among us ... don't believe it. I went to Walmart Thursday night because I think I am getting sick and needed some medicine and then dropped my Christmas cards at the post…