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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 …
UNION: Comprised of real professionals
The word "professional" needs to be deleted from Cindy Omlin, executive director's organization. By simple definition she hasn't displayed one trait of a professional. They should be labeled as "Northwest Educators…
LEVY: Armed with information
I attended a meeting at my children's elementary school and was interested to learn a few things about the upcoming school levy that I would like to share. The vote for this levy will be Tuesday, March 8.
LEVY: Why? Because it matters
On March 8, we are being asked to support the School District 271 levy. Without the success of this levy, there will still be teachers, students and buildings. Isn't that all we need? It doesn't really matter if th…
LEVY: Assembly proves the point
I attended a recent assembly at the Hayden Kinder Center. Children celebrated Human Dignity by learning similarities and differences of people and cultures. Students performed a Mexican Hat Dance, acted out a poem,…
BUDGET: Who's willing to take cut?
Question: Has anybody heard any of our state and congressional representatives say they are willing to cut their salaries, benefits and pension, to help balance the budget? What gives? Fair is fair!
REFORM: Ashamed to be a Republican
I am a lifelong moderate Republican. The shameful vote of the Idaho Legislature on the school bills, could well convert me to the Democratic Party.
ATTIRE: Irony not lost on reader
Mr. Walter Porter, I agree completely with your comment about Meghan Ridley's attire being inappropriate for the public classroom.
McEUEN: Base it on public's wants
Regarding Dave Walker's article posted at cdapress.com on Feb. 21, McEuen committee of 9 looked ahead:
TEACHING: How to think is key
The headline: "Why our schools are in crisis." The by-line: Doug Weir. The piece destabilized some residing irritations in my mind. A compulsion to "make contact" lurked in my head, for days.
LEVY: Union all about dominance
Hurrah for Jim Ballew! A voice of whom they can't say, "You just don't understand."
LEVY: Overhaul system first
It's obvious we're not getting bang for our tax buck with local education. After years of supplemental school levies, we're now faced with the biggest one ever ($26 million!) and we're now being told this is no lon…
McEUEN: Divide up and play on
Growing up and playing baseball in the city of Coeur d'Alene is a huge part of where I am today, and is a huge part of all the friends I have. Some of the best memories I have made have been downtown under the ligh…
STRAHORN: Payback for city of Hayden
The situation on Strahorn Road in Hayden Lake is goofy. That's for certain. I have friends on Hillview and they tell me the traffic has increased measurably. According to them, nobody knew this was coming. The city…
SUBS: Not the students' fault
It's a poor workman who blames his tools. It's a poor chemist who blames his chemicals. It's a poor substitute teacher who verbally attacks his students for his inability to maintain order in his classroom. Most st…
MEDICAID: Cuts will be devastating
The proposed cuts to services provided through Medicaid to people with developmental disabilities and people with severe and persistent mental illnesses is truly alarming and heartwrenching. Whether the cuts are $3…