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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 …
PEARL: Help us remember
Lakes Magnet Middle School is asking everyone’s help identifying members of the ‘Greatest Generation’ in our community who might be willing and able to attend our very special remembrance of the attack on Pearl Har…
STUDENTS: Prepare for business career
Attention high school students! Business Professionals of America is a big part of our local schools as a co-curricular activity. Many students use this club as a way to get involved with school activities. It help…
AQUIFER: It's worth protecting
Is there anyone out there who doesn't believe that the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer is one of the finest in the entire world? I am glad that the Health District and others are looking for ways to plan future growth but…
REFUGE: Should become monument
The new Congress sure has some crazy ideas for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the American people have been keeping it wild for generations. The 50th anniversary of the Arctic Refuge on Dec. 6 presents an…
CHINA: Great lessons learned
I have always enjoyed having the last word. Let me try to do it here regarding the recent Chamber of Commerce sponsored trips to China.
THEATER: Rude was on display
One of the things I have always loved about living in North Idaho from the moment we arrived is the general level of gentility we find here. People still hold doors for others, say please and thank you, give up wai…
BUDGET: Doesn't pass smell test
In a recent Press was an article which stated one third of doctors will refuse new Medicare patients due to more proposed cuts. WOW. Couple that with the AMA estimate that nearly 40 percent of doctors will either r…
THANKS: Express yours properly
Thanksgiving Day - what it should mean to all Americans:
General Thanksgiving
By the PRESIDENT of the United States Of America
THANKS: A poem for your pleasure
It's that time once again,
So what do you think of all this snow?
AUTUMN: Chase away the blues
Stress: a feeling that takes away my comfort. On this cool and chilly day in November as I sit inside looking out into my yard, I feel melancholy sweeping over me like a flood. I find comfort in my yard and flowers…
EPA: Unfair use of taxpayer $
Those who have taken a special interest are aware of the EPA's plan for a cleanup of the upper Coeur d'Alene River Basin planned to cost $1.3 billion in today's dollars and extend for 50 to 90 years.
STUDY: Crossing not safe at all
I recently read your article regarding the lights being removed from Fifth Street and Sherman Avenue. In the article it was mentioned that Fifth was similar to Sixth with very few people crossing and very few accid…
KENNEDY: Great man, bad request
I have the privilege of knowing both Jim Brannon and Mike Kennedy. I have great respect for both of these men and have learned much from them. Habitat for Humanity really hurt their credibility in the community whe…