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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 …
LIGHTS: Thanks for great show
I would just like to say thank you to the City of Coeur d'Alene and the Hagadone Family for a wonderful parade and celebration and that amazing fireworks show to kick off the holiday season. It is a blessing to liv…
DALTON: Kids' safety top priority
We the parents of Dalton Elementery students received notice that Dalton Gardens plans to issue citations for parents, picking up their children after school. This warning came direct from councilman Roberge. We wa…
KENNEDY: Chose to hire lawyers
Mr. Tom Hearn delivered the biggest snow job of the season in My Turn Nov. 27.
QUIET!: Libraries no place for phones
I am writing to you in regard to a growing community concern that is quickly building into a gnawing-at-the-nerves discomfort. You see, I spend a lot of time at the public libraries in our community, and while I am…
WORKERS: Penalties hurt taxpayers, too
Idaho taxpayers need to be aware of how much waste of tax dollars is occurring with the knowledge of the current administration. When the governor and his staff were made aware of an illegal work environment within…
TAXES: County, live within means
Some time ago Kootenai County stated it would not raise property taxes. Yet recently I read in the paper that they "regrettably" had to change that decision. At first it would be 1 percent; then it changed again to…
TSA SCANS: Israel has better option
Why do we subject millions of our nation's airline passengers to either a full body scan or, if refused, to a humiliating, intrusive "pat down?" Why doesn't our government follow time-tested security guidelines use…
TAXES: End cuts for millionaires
It is time to end bailouts for the millionaires. They received tax cuts during the Bush years because there was a budget surplus from the Clinton years. Due to Bush starting two wars and not funding them the budget…
KEC: Toasting excellent service
We were just enjoying the evening, watching HDTV and surfing high-speed Internet when blam the lights go out. Suddenly our electric-centric life changed from glee to fear that we were going to freeze to death.
Correction Dec. 1, 2010
In a recent letter to the editor asking for information on former civilian employees at Farragut Naval Base, the writer provided an incorrect e-mail address. Information on former Farragut employees should be sent …
SNOW: Rid it the right way
I see where fire hydrants are already starting to get buried. People need to be reminded that all hydrants need to be dug out and open as a safety precaution so they are accessible to the Fire Department should the…
HOMELESS: Feeling it is believing it
It was a cold night to remember. Temperatures dipped to 22 degrees as I camped overnight on the lawn at the Harding school to bring awareness to the estimated 2,000 homeless people that live in our area.
COLUMN: Must protect our rights
Sholeh Patrick's column last Tuesday made a lot of sense. The president should not have the right to execute citizens without due process. People have said we must give up some freedoms to protect ourselves. But to…
HUBCAPS: Strangers come to the rescue
I want to thank the couple who followed me at least six miles last week, stopping to pick up my hubcaps as they flew off my new snow tires, one by one. When I finally stopped at my destination, they were there to h…
GOP: Thankful not to be Dems
Republicans have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season. First and foremost the Tea Party Patriots.