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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 …
SCHOOLS: Walking into a battle
When my grandchildren registered for school this year their parents were told that they would have to walk to the new bus stop almost two miles away. State law says that you cannot make children walk more than 1.5 …
VICTIM: Maybe it's hot in kitchen
It was interesting to me to read Friday's C-1 article, "Witness misses Diekhoff hearing." The article goes on to say that the "victim," Mr. Demetrius Lee, has been uncooperative as our prosecutor has been unable to…
VETERANS: You are owed benefits
If you are a veteran of any military service, pay attention! Go to the Veterans Administration office in Post Falls on Railroad Avenue next to the license plate registration office. You have earned any benefits you…
SCOUTS: Money is not the problem
With these kinds of assets, why is Camp Easton in the state it's in?
KNIVES: One cause, two great programs
On Sept. 23, U.S. Air Force veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan were presented with 66 Buck commemorative knives for their honorable military war service. Chuck Buck and I presented the knives on behalf of all our don…
SCOUTS: Get a good appraiser
In the best interest of everyone involved in the possible sale of the Camp Easton Boy Scout Camp, I strongly suggest the Inland Northwest Council Boy Scouts of America enlist the services of a real estate valuation…
CANDIDATES: How to spend tax dollars
To each candidate vying for a seat on the Coeur d'Alene City Council, I ask these questions and want well thought-out answers.
OLDIES: Tune in to 1050 AM
To Mr. Mille regarding KVNI returning to oldies music. It's not going to happen. Try 1050 AM. I think you will like it.
GOP: Presidential options imperfect
The desperation of the Republican Party to find the perfect candidate for president has been an interesting spectacle to watch. Unhappy with the current candidates for president recently there has been pressure on …
MARIJUANA: Far safer than alcohol
To begin I am pro-choice pro-choice pro-choice. No one has the right to make choices for another.
IB: Exactly what is objectionable?
I didn't see anything in The Press about the school district's community chat on Monday night, so I would like to comment.
STRAHORN: Issue back in hot seat
I just received a letter from the city of Hayden regarding an upcoming meeting to discuss the Strahorn traffic diversion tactics - again. Since the letter was addressed personally, I doubt if other citizens of the …
IB: Passing grade earned
This letter is in regard to the "Making The Grade" article from Wednesday's paper and the current debate about cutting the IB and AP programs from the high schools. I went through the IB program at Lake City High S…
BOY: Here's rest of the story
In regard to the 5-year-old Post Falls boy: First of all lack of information has a lot to do with why the lady grabbed the boy. The lady stopped him from throwing a rock at a girl several houses away, no parents in…
SENIORS: Funding issues are critical
The Post Falls Senior Activities and Event Center wishes to thank EVERYONE who came out on Sept. 6 for the public hearing at the Kootenai County Commissioners meeting regarding the 2012 budget with funding cuts inc…