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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 …
FOURTH OF JULY: Creating a new treat
Hello, if you’re looking for a little local story from the 4th, I have one for you. My 4-year-old daughter Talea Ledford has been asking me for a couple months to make a summer pie. I asked her, “what is a summer p…
FIREWORKS: Why isn’t the ordinance enforced?
Another Fourth of July war zone in Coeur d’Alene. You don’t have to go to The Resort for a fireworks show. Just drive around the city for plenty of ILLEGAL fireworks shooting in the air for hours. Shadduck Park was…
END TIMES: Kings and charlatans have come and gone
I think it’s time we check our Trump approved Constitutional Bible for clarification on end times and doomsday scenarios. Back in the day when crazies were consigned to “the end is near” posters, optimism was at Gr…
NIC: Culprit is the board majority
In an article on July 7, Kaye Thornbrugh writes, “Trustee Greg McKenzie expressed reservations about turning to the University of Idaho for temporary control [of NIC] and initially said he would prefer for NIC to e…
FAIRGROUDS: There already was a plan
These days I’m never amazed at the lack of memory our citizens display. Regarding the fairgrounds, a little while ago, then Sheriff Watson had the vision that made great sense both in the public safety sector, and …
FAIRGROUNDS: We need assurance
I am part of a longtime fair supporting family who’s participation has included entries in the fair, volunteering, working as staff and serving as a Fair board member. If you have a similar history you may have you…
PARADE: Thanks for picking up trash
PARADE: Thanks for picking up trash
PAGEANT: Nothing is sacred
PAGEANT: Nothing is sacred
OPEN PRIMARIES: Everyone should have a chance to decide
OPEN PRIMARIES: Everyone should have a chance to decide
MAIL THEFT: Use the right pen
MAIL THEFT: Use the right pen
DEBATE: This reader did not like it
DEBATE: This reader did not like it
FREE SPEECH: Hate crime = thought crime
FREE SPEECH: Hate crime = thought crime
DEMOCRATS: Facts say otherwise
DEMOCRATS: Facts say otherwise
EXTREME: What is there to celebrate?
EXTREME: What is there to celebrate?
GOSPEL: It cannot be muzzled
GOSPEL: It cannot be muzzled