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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 …
McEUEN: Time for a new look
Voters of Coeur d'Alene, do not put your guard down. Our city government and the McEuen team have been hard at work with the Idaho Transportation Department the past few months to finalize a land transfer at the Si…
RENT: No eviction here
Arcadia Nicklay's letter did prompt me to email George Green with my continued support for the Lake City Playhouse and its vast variety of superb performances. Maybe, I will take away a better understanding of "REN…
RENT: A play with a simple message
I am always surprised when I read such judgmental rhetoric as contained in Arcadia Nicklay's recent letter to the editor regarding the production of "RENT" at Lake City Playhouse. I continually try to make myself b…
RENT: Curtains up, thumbs up
When I found out that the Lake City Playhouse was putting on a production of "Rent" this January, I was both skeptical and pleased. I was worried people of the community would respond in a similar way that Arcadia …
RENT: Hypocrisy is an evil, too
Well, I can no longer do nothing and allow evil to triumph. As a writer proclaimed the sin of "RENT" (Letters, Dec. 7), I can no longer ignore the glaring evil of hypocrisy as it masquerades itself in righteousness…
PAC: Viewpoint right on the money
I was happy to hear that the North Idaho Political Action Committee has been formed by such stellar people as Sandy Patano, Laurie Thomas, Brad Corkill and Ron Nilson. This will provide the vast majority of our par…
RENT: Rant was unenlightened
You are an affront to the citizens of this fine city, what century are you living in? This is the 21st century; people should be tolerant of other cultures and ways of life by now!
REAPPORTION: Best model discovered
The League of Women Voters of Idaho sends congratulations to the second Reapportionment Commission, which produced a plan in only 15 days. The league acknowledges that the plan is not yet final, because several cou…
CLUB: On road to good deeds
On Dec. 6, this paper ran a short article and picture about our club, the North Idaho Classic Car Club, donating to local charities. This club is made up of dedicated members and volunteers that have been involved …
PHOTO: Behold acts of kindness
During the holiday season, we need to remind ourselves that even seemingly small acts of kindness can produce a big ripple effect!
FIRED: Captain of this ship must go
Someone has said, "If decency does not abide in the Captain, then it is absent from the ship."
WINTON: Veterans salute students
A great afternoon enjoying the outstanding students at Winton Elementary School performing songs, singing and dancing and all sorts of honors while remembering Pearl Harbor and those survivors from that day of infa…
CARIBOU: Avoid this boondoggle
To the compiler of public comments:
NEWT: Too bad he's too good
Here we go again! Newt Gingrich is on top and heading for the primaries. Many years ago when he was speaker of the house and brought forth his "Contract with America" I told my wife, "He's messing with the SPENDERS…
RENT: Reader says play is 'scandalous'
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke.