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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 …
SAYLER: Thinks for himself, city
Electing George Sayler to the City Council will bring a strong and thoughtful voice for Coeur d'Alene. He is always open to hearing all sides of issues, is honest and compassionate, and makes decisions after much d…
ELECTION: Keep this in mind, please
A little inspiration for the election season: Disagreeing is not the same as dishonoring.
REDISTRICT: Need the best in court
I read Thursday's article about the pending legislative redistricting lawsuit with a growing sense of alarm. The idea that Kootenai County would even consider hitching our strong lawsuit with a weak lawsuit like th…
ART: Restaurant lauds city efforts
We would like to voice our opinion on the artwork that was stolen from in front of our restaurant, The Olympia.
HOLMES: Best leader for Rathdrum
Rathdrum's Mayor, VIC HOLMES, is a natural leader; he knows how to lead and is eager to serve Rathdrum.
TAXES: Dump the 'mumbo-jumbo'
Somebody please give Mike McDowell, our County Assessor, a basic math lesson. In the Oct. 25 announcement that levy rates are going up, McDowell states that 26 of the 44 taxing districts in the county took the MAXI…
TRAGEDY: This was no accident
They say a man was hunting with his son. After hunting, while loading his rifle in the truck, the rifle ACCIDENTALLY discharged, hit his son and killed him. Fore more than 40 years, I have been asking people to giv…
McEUEN: Here's the last chance
There is only one chance left to save McEuen Park! Dan Gookin, Steve Adams and Ron Edinger will attempt to force a public vote on McEuen IF they are on the City Council. So, you must vote to be counted and you must…
DIRNE: True light for many citizens
Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau mentioned the numbers of older adults living in poverty have grown from 33.7 percent to 34.6 percent. That is 13.5 million people. To put that into perspective, imagine drivi…
CASINOS: Show odds of winning
I recently learned something at one of our local Indian casinos when, jokingly, I asked one of the employees why there were no odds posted on their machines; there were payout numbers but no actual odds telling me …
ANTHEM: Please, be a good sport
We are CHS alumni, parents of a Post Falls High School football player and were present at the game vs. Coeur d'Alene High School last Friday, Oct. 21. The atmosphere was of excitement and speculation. The band pla…
WORDS: Offensive names in spotlight
The controversy surrounding Texas Gov. Perry's hunting camp containing a rock that once bore a sign with the n-word is fueling conversation about other places around the country having offensive names.
ELECTION: Too much to ignore
Election time is here again so whatever your choice is GET OUT AND VOTE. It is not only a right but a duty for us citizens to all those brave souls that have given their all for us to vote. Also don't forget all th…
BRUNING: Cares about Coeur d'Alene
John Bruning is by far the better candidate in the race for the City Council and should retain his seat simply because he actually CARES about the citizens of Coeur d'Alene. John works hard day to day alongside his…
THE STRANGER: It could happen again
He was unremarkable in appearance. Dressed like many working men, he had fairly long hair, a trimmed moustache and beard. What set him apart from many was his manner and bearing. His eyes, sharp and clear, betrayed…