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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 …
NIC: Arrogance continues unabated
Let me thank the CDA Press for such an insightful editorial regarding the machinations of the NIC Trustees and its President’s recent pay raise. Such wonderful pay she does make for running a junior college in Nort…
NIC: Teachers footing the bill
Priscilla Bell, the Leona Helmsley of NIC. In a capricious twist of fate, the very same teachers who are taking cuts in pay and benefits are funding Ms. Bell’s increases through their property taxes. Hubris come…
NIC: Trustees aren't getting it
Mike Patrick’s editorial on June 30 entitled “For whom the Bell tolls” was wonderfully written and is right on the mark!
SHOLEH: Republic a worthy example
Sholeh, what the heck are you talking about? When I first read the piece “Democracy requires civic engagement” I simply dismissed it. What prompted me to respond was my wife bringing it up saying it made no sense.
DISABILITIES: Seeing not always believing
It’s my understanding that a disabled veteran who works in the Kootenai County Veterans Service Office recently had his car “keyed” because someone felt he did not look disabled enough to be eligible for handicap p…
HAYDEN: Lake blaze fires up passions
The enchantment of living on beautiful, peaceful Hayden Lake is deck dining every evening. We live close to Hayden Lake Marina so the entertainment is watching all kinds of families and boats enjoy Hayden Lake. I …
KREM: Shameful lawsuit coverage
KREM 2 news did an outstanding job of casting aspersion on American Legion Post # 143’s Commander, John Dunlap.
IRONMAN: Not all's well on the roads
“I am not here to direct traffic,” she said. “I’m sorry, but the bicyclists need me to pay attention to them.” Thus said, the Ironman “Pointer” refused to speak to me and continued to ring her jingle bells. My tra…
RADICALS: Look out for the left
This letter is in response to the letter written by Cecil Kelly titled “RADICALS: Beware their impositions.” The author starts off by stating the definition of Treason, then tries to link it to the “radical right” …
UTAH: Offers choice to convicted killers
In the Friday, June 25th issue, the letter from Mr. Werner Weber regarding “Utah: Punishment is un-American” creates a few significant questions.
HUNT: Good start on this wish list
It was pleasant this Ironman Sunday morning to discover a new column in the CDA Press. Timothy Hunt is just what we needed to replace the former guy who had some interesting thoughts but was constantly reinventing …
IRONMAN: Stow the complaining
On Sunday in Target a woman complained how inconvenienced she was for the bike race of Ironman. Sob story; it was a scheduled road race, yet she was so upset. How wrong is this? Try living in an area filled with m…
EPA: Idaho's own bridge to nowhere
The EPA is suggesting that environmental cleanup in the Upper Coeur d’Alene Basin will cost an additional $1.28 billion and could last 50 to 90 years. This is outrageous!
KELLY: Long list lacks any veracity
I read Cecil Kelly’s long list of the “radical right’s” lifestyle impositions and I must say it’s quite a list! I sure hope you can back up with facts the preposterous allegations and innuendoes you put forth. You …
JOBS: Clean energy untapped gold mine
The Chinese government is spending $9 billion a month deploying wind, solar and other clean energy technologies (The Climate War, pg. 434). That’s an enormous amount of money and a lot of jobs.