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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 …
R: Or is it, arrrrrrrrrgh?
It appears there is "trouble" right here in River City, along with Coeur d'Alene, Rathdrum, Hayden and Kootenai County in general.
HAYDEN: Proud of our fine town
At the Hayden Lights Parade Saturday night, I stood on the curb beside a white couple with two adopted black girls under the age of 8, as we viewed the colorful floats and decorated vehicles.
ECONOMICS: A bushel of insanity
Consider an economy of two wheat farmers and a silo operator that form a cooperative and vote regarding decisions that affect the collective. Mr. Marx the silo operator charges a percentage of the grain stored. Far…
PRESS: Bull's-eye hit on news story
I wanted to thank your reporter and the Coeur d'Alene Press for the fine job they did conducting an interview with me and the resulting story that was written. I was quite nervous about granting an interview in the…
PEACE: Where is U.S. commitment?
On the first Sunday morning of December l941, I was studying for my initial final exam at Cal Berkeley. I was 17 years old and was reading my notes for Philosophy 101 while listening to music on the radio. At one p…
CONGRESS: Wrong kind of distinction
This 112th Congress has been labeled the "worst congress ever" by The Economist and others. Their Gallup Poll rating of 13 percent is the poorest in Gallup Poll history. Standard and Poor's cited Congress's reckles…
DEC. 7: Years later, vigil remains
Once again it is Pearl Harbor Day, a time to remember that fateful day when so many innocent lives were lost as the result of a surprise enemy attack. Since 1958, when the Pearl Harbor Association was formed, the s…
WOLVES: Kudos to letter writer
I appreciated the letter of Dec. 2 by Hans Neumann. Mr. Neumann expressed his views on wolves and nature in a very intelligent, informed and articulate manner. The wolf restoration that took place in the mid-90s wi…
PLEDGE: You owe only your nation
An open letter to the Idaho U.S. representatives and senators:
CARIBOU: Speak out now - loudly
The article of Nov. 30 about saving the mountain caribou in Boundary County makes me see red.
PAUL: Banking on his promises
For some time the Republican Party has been in the midst of a contest that will determine who will be the candidate for the Republican Party. Before long we will have to vote. Although every candidate talks about l…
MAYOR: Votes only on ties
This letter is in response to the editorial published on Dec. 2. The opening statement reads "If you're looking for someone who disagrees with something Mayor Sandi Bloem has voted for, voted against or decided on …
POWER: Transition won't be smooth
One of the hallmarks of our government is the smooth transition of power in this country. This election is going to abolish that characteristic. Look at what is happening with the local, national and international …
FIRED: And he should be glad
I'm compelled to reply to Bob Payne's remarks in the Wednesday, Nov. 30 opinion column to an earlier editorial headlined "Listen up: Work ethics calls."
SANTA: You thought it was just a fable?
Years ago my mother told me the true story of the real Santa Claus.