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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 …
JOBS: Think first, then solve problems
Laura Massie's letter in the Sunday edition illustrates a major reason why we are in such a mess: Voters who have an alarming lack of critical thinking skills.
Civic engagement a way of life in Idaho
Guest Opinion
SAYLER: Ideal for dynamic city
George Sayler is running for Coeur d'Alene City Council and if ever there was an individual more suited to represent everyone in the city I don't know who it is. He has been accused of being "establishment' and if …
OBAMA: Loyalty with flying colors
Please do not ever forget that you are what our nation needed and still does, my President Barack Obama. I was and am so inspired by you. You gave me and those that have been forgotten hope and you will forever giv…
ILLEGALS: Work first, collect later
Just read about the new immigration law in Alabama. The new law allows police to detain people indefinitely if they are suspected of being in the country illegally and requires schools to check the status of new st…
JOBS: All together, let's get bill passed
OK, picture this if you will. You are in water over your head and you're doing the dog paddle. No matter how hard you paddle, you are still in water over your head. Can you stop to do anything else?
BLAME: Congress isn't facing issues
I am sick of reading about who is to blame for the fiscal nightmare this country is facing. If you take time to quit being a party hack and follow the congressional record, or documentation on the Internet, you fin…
CATS: Strays have real friends
I feel a desperate rush to offer support to the women taking care of the feral/stray cat population before all the cat haters start with their ugliness and ignorance. My mom and I have been doing the same for years.
STORY: Doesn't go far enough
Your AP article on the front page of Friday, Oct. 7 paper is mostly factual but disingenuous. The president is traveling around the country selling his "Jobs Bill" a la Stimulus Package. First of all, it is untrue …
EDINGER: Doing it the right way
In the very near future the registered voters of Coeur d'Alene will have an opportunity to decide who will have a seat on the City Council. The people you elect will play an important role in making decisions regar…
KHS: Volunteer applauds operation
I'm writing to voice my opinion on Kootenai Humane Society since it has been the subject of recent letters to the editor. I've been volunteering weekly at KHS for the past 2.5 years and I've also adopted a dog from…
LAND: Just follow the money
McEuen Field, Camp Easton - what do they have in common? VALUABLE LAND! After the "New Park" has fallen because of cost and poor use what becomes of the property? THEY ALREADY KNOW!
JOBS: Bill is good deed indeed
The jobs act is what our country needs. Our president is looking out for every working class individual and looking to put so many jobs back into the economy we all need this.
DEMOCRATS: Have a hand in division too
According to Chad Solsvik, it is the Republicans and Republicans only that are dividing the nation. I hate to burst his bubble, but the president of the United States and leader of the free world is a Democrat. Add…
EASTON: What support is all about
To Bev Twillman, in reply to your unsolicited email: