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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 …
BREASTFEED: This is week of enlightenment
Most women have heard that breastfeeding gives babies a healthy start to life. To fit breastfeeding into their lives, however, mothers need the whole community to support their decision - beginning with the earlies…
LINUS: Prayers, help humbly sought
This past weekend, a cargo plane coming into Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, crashed and four USAF personnel were killed. The four killed were, Major Michael Freyholtz, Major Aaron Malone, Capt. Jeffrey Hill an…
TRAIN WRECK: A tragic tale well told
To Grant Mason: You created a fascinating story (Press, July 31) from a tragic accident. I felt like I was at the beginning of a great novel.
AVISTA: Economy refutes rate request
Regarding Avista's rate-increase request: It's wrong. Considering the state of the economy it is absurd to grant this publicly traded, for profit enterprise any increase. There is no question in my mind that the in…
FIREWORKS: Citizens begin to network
Illegal fireworks have become a problem in Kootenai County. Neighborhoods are being impacted not only on the Fourth of July but the week before and after the 4th. If you are a dog owner, I am sure you have been exp…
ROWE: Documented historical parallels
In regard to Mr. Rowe's commentary on the radical right in the July 30, 2010, ‘My Turn'; I find it refreshing every time I hear from someone who has studied history and has drawn obvious conclusions from the takeov…
REPEAL 17: Smells a lot like Nazism
I don't know about a lot of you, but from what I have read about what the GOP is proposing about getting rid of the 17th Amendment, it sounds like something the Nazis would do in the 1930s.
CDA: City workers deserve applause
Kudos to the city of Coeur d'Alene workers for the incredible job of keeping our parks and streets beautiful and tidy!