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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 …
MEDIA: No friends of Grand Old Party
Has the news media declared war on the Republican Party? It wouldn't be the first time. Remember when the Speaker of the House made a "Contract with America" and the voters nationwide said yes! The Speaker made too…
INCUMBENTS: Key to nation's woes
Good Grief! Here we go again. Another tirade in The Press about our dysfunctional political system. Former President Reagan was only half right when he said that "Government is the problem." Here is a news flash, f…
VETERANS: No time to celebrate
It's Veterans Day and I am reminded of the USMC. For myself, Veterans Day isn't a time to celebrate. Me and many of my friends, from Desert Storm, wish it would just go by.
GULCH: Beware of the hunters
If you own property on or near Cougar Gulch, please put up No Hunting signs for the safety of all of us in that area.
VETERANS: See you today in Hayden
Today at 10 a.m. the city of Hayden will be honoring all the veterans of America. They will start the early morning with a parade to honor two men who sacrificed all, Sgt. Nathan Beyers and Spc. Nick Newby. Both of…
CHARITIES: Begging goes too far
Will the lack of a better word, begging, ever cease? The latest solicitation now includes soap. Not just any soap, but unwrapped, plus toiletries, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
LES MIS: Cast earns big ovation
I've been living in Coeur d'Alene for the past five years. Besides my family in North Idaho, I was also attracted to its beauty and the fact that there was great theater! I attended both Friday and Saturday night p…
BIKES: Rules can make difference
Friday evening about 5:30, I witnessed a near collision between a car and bicycle at the intersection of Ninth and Best. The driver of the car obviously failed to perceive the eastbound cyclist traveling without an…
SENTENCE: Special treatment? No way
What does the 99 percent want? Among many other things we want to see former Kootenai County chief deputy clerk Sandra Martinson do hard time for grand theft just like anyone else would. We're unimpressed that anot…
PRIORITIES: Save some for needy
As we smile about our great city and continue to upgrade roads' bike paths, discuss new parks etc., perhaps some of these funds could be used to secure funding for warming shelters, food banks, clothing, even housi…
BYWAY: By golly, good way to go
"Sand Creek Byway work ahead of schedule" (Nov. 5, C-1). What great news for every business traveler who goes through Sandpoint and it's six "L" turns and other delays.
PAY: Matter of perspective
Here's what most of our politicians are paid: $174,000; $193,400 if you are a majority or minority leader; $223,500 if you are the speaker of the house. At first thought, it sounds like a lot of money, but let's co…
KNIVES: Gifts for our military
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season will soon be here and for some local families, the best present will be the safe return of a friend or relative from military service in Iraq or Afghanistan. We have a …
AVISTA: A lost opportunity
A year and a half ago Avista replaced a 40-year-old pole in front of my home. After six months I started bugging them to remove the old pole. Well, Frontier phone company had a wire on it, so Avista couldn't take i…
PRESIDENT: We need a leader
As I witness the day to day rhetoric concerning current economic conditions and the direction that our country is heading, I am becoming increasingly concerned about a couple of issues.