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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 …
PRIMARIES: Opening doors to Democrats
Re: My Turn, Tom Sanner, May 23, “Why primary initiative is right for Idaho,” Local, p.1.
LETTER: The gift of omniscience
In Kenneth McAdams’ short/concise letter published May 22, he writes that in Monica Mohn’s May 17 ad, she stated that her No. 1 item in the list of desires to uphold is “a community based on a Christian world view.…
STUDENT: Standing up for pandas
Imagine you are an endangered species and people want to hunt and kill you. That’s what happens to pandas. Hunting pandas is bad for the world because pandas are endangered, helpful to the world, and only live in c…
LEFT TURN: Not satisfied with response
This is in response to a letter I received after my presentation regarding left-hand turns into the shopping center near Kohl’s off Prairie Avenue.
LIBRARIES: Watch authoritarians in action
For decades library trustee roles were nonpartisan. Yet over this last year, the Community Library Network majority trustees have shown themselves to be extremist. That the end justifies the means is evident in how…
THANKS: Standing up for Stand Down
Being a member of our local American Legion Post 154, I have had the opportunity to be a part of honoring our veterans at the Stand-Down for several years.
MEMORIAL DAY: Of honor and unity
As the warmth of summer beckons, Americans gather to honor a solemn tradition: Memorial Day. Beyond its status as a long weekend, or the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day carries profound significance rooted…
INCIDENT: Reaction overblown, outrageous
From the Spokesman — Review: “As they were walking, two lifted pickups passed by and began to yell racial slurs at the nonwhite players as the drivers revved their engines, a police report filed by team donor Rober…
PEOPLE: All in God’s image
Watching people standing upright, relaxed or busy, chatting, each one different is an amazing sight. From a Christian perspective, each is made in the image of GOD. Characteristic of that image is being able to lov…
CDA: Dystopian picture off base
In reading K. Buechner’s post in Sunday’s Coeur d’Alene Press, I felt almost depressed at the picture that was painted of the current state of Coeur d’Alene, the activities available, and the businesses that were n…
HOUSING: Invest in taxpayers instead
Whenever The Press’ readers are exposed to something Kiki Miller thinks is smart, it is worth reflecting on her belief in the power of masking during the time of COVID.
HOUSING: Hear what people want
Commissioners want more “affordable housing.” As a young adult growing up here in the service industry, most are single and don’t want the tie-down or responsibility of homeownership, just a small AFFORDABLE studio…
ECONOMICS: Paint an accurate picture
In the May 2 article “Little touts support for education…” our governor continues to display his willful ignorance of the true economic condition of our state.
HIGHWAYS: Officials taking wrong route
Well, here we go again. The infamous engineers of the Idaho Highway Department have again got their priorities completely our of order. Maybe they should go back to school and learn about traffic surveys and the li…
SOUZA: Right on with political views
Every Republican, every Democrat and every Independent should read and absorb the most recent column by Mary Souza. It is both accurate and alarming.