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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 …
TEACHERS: No, they're not builders
A recent My Turn article in your newspaper broke down teacher pay into dollars per hour. Analyzing teacher pay this way is a fool's errand as teachers are paid (appropriately) under contract, rather than billable h…
GREED: Has noose around the world
They have a noose around the whole world. There are some others also that are controlling our beautiful world, such as it is with all the dissatisfaction, wars and violence. The big problem is as of all time - gree…
LEVY: Why confidence lacking
Does anyone remember when the Coeur d'Alene School Board announced it was going to hold monthly "public chats" while at the same time eliminating citizens' three minutes of open comment at their monthly board meeti…
NEGLECT: Press should apologize
In reflection of the Front Page neglect article... There is no excuse for animal neglect or abuse. I personally own many animals that I admit are spoiled. However, I found this animal neglect article repulsive.
LEVY: Support programs, teachers
Please support SD 271 M & O levy. The Coeur d'Alene School District is currently operating on $5 million of one-time stimulus monies and has already cut their budget $7.4 million since 2009. How much more can we as…
ANGELS: One comes to rescue
My daughter was so excited to stay at a friend's house. They planned on doing lots of fun stuff together including sledding. They were so excited to bundle up and go out on a hill close to the house. As they went d…
FLAGS: Code spells out proper policies
As much as I don't care for many of President Obama's policies and decisions you can't blame him for the display of the U.S. and China flags. Title 4 of the United States Code, 7 (g) states:
SPOKANE: Police sure are active
What the hell is going on with all these police-involved shootings in Spokane, another one last weekend? Are the police in that much danger that they have to use their guns to stop the situation? Their billy club o…
McEUEN: Time may change opinions
We are a community that dares to dream big dreams. We imagine what could be, that would improve our quality of life and create a more vibrant community. All big dreams involve major change and there often those opp…
McEUEN: Keep Third Street launch
What is so wrong with the Third Street boat ramp/launch? I do not feel this question has been addressed. People have used this ramp for many, many years and I believe the positives far outweigh the negatives.
FUTURE: Hoping good still possible
Which is it?
EDUCATION: Psst: Money not the issue
Y'know, I mean, y'know, what is this mess labeled "education" today? Just for kicks, I'd like to compare my education.
PETS: Suffering shouldn't be option
I was shocked and disgusted to read the front page story of the dog that was found half dead and had to be euthanized. Who would allow an animal to suffer like that? Who would ignore an animal in need?
BUSES: Personal service sorely missed
I was very sorry to read about the demise of the Kats/Nice bus service. I was a daily rider for 10 years and the door to door service was exceptional. While the Citylink bus is a great asset to our community, it is…
HELP: Stranger got car started
Good Samaritan - I just wanted to thank the young man who stopped to help me when I was leaving Toro Viejo at lunch time last week and my car wouldn't start. It was snowing and blowing and several other people drov…