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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 …
SHERIFF: Too much time?
Recent report on Kootenai County Sheriff Norris doing library patrols, I wondered with staffing issues and county wide crime how he had time to take on this serious book threat.
LAUNCH IDAHO: TV ad misses the mark
Has anyone other than me noticed the poor planning for the TV ad for Launch Idaho program? I assume it was meant to further the education paths for the people of Idaho.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Do not deter from U.S. founders’ intention
This is an open letter to the Community Library Board. The following quotation is from the Treaty of Tripoli (1796) between the U.S. government and the Bey of Tripoli.
TRANSLATORS: Strongly disagree
The statement from the article on Spanish translators said “lets approach it as an opportunity to embrace diversity and ensure inclusivity for all residents.” I say bull.
DRUGS: Kill more than guns
This is in response to the article in The Press about drug use in this country. It stated that over 100,000 deaths by drug use a year.
KUDOS: For ‘well-done’ Veterans Day publication
It was inspiring and exciting to read your Coeur d’Alene Press Veterans Day edition. This year’s Press edition was superlative. Outstanding is the word and in U.S. Navy jargon, “Bravo Zulu,” the translation to this…
FOOD DRIVE: Many families will be helped
Last week, the Kootenai County Democrats’ Community Outreach Committee put out a call for our annual food drive — and the community answered with an overwhelming response.
THANKS: For care and support
My husband, Donald Ziegler, passed away Oct. 12 and I want to give thanks to all of the many people who cared for him during his illness, and for me and our family, too. The staff at Orchard Ridge Assisted Living, …
VETERANS: Don’t support politicians who don’t support them
The love of my life was a disabled combat veteran. All veterans hold a special place in my heart, especially combat veterans and veterans who suffered as prisoners of war.
SOUPORT: Successful event will keep homeless warm
Predictions? They’re hard to make, whether forecasting the weather or predicting how many people would attend Souport 2023.
UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS: Don’t let economy depend on illegal labor
Although I am not fluent in Spanish, I speak it well enough that approximately 25% of my medical practice consisted of individuals from Latin America. Through years of experience, I noticed differences in attitudes…
WARS: There may be no good guys
The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are obscene and abominable on many levels. For me one of the greatest is that my country — our USA — has become the Go To supplier of materiel to kill people.
THANKS: Boy Scouts’ food will help many
I would like to highlight the remarkable success of the recent Boy Scout food drive in our community. Their dedicated efforts led to an impressive donation of over 6,500 pounds of food to the Community Action Partn…
THANKS: To sponsors of veterans event
Rathdrum American Legion Post 154, the Northwest Guardian Riders and the city of Rathdrum wish to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the success of our 2023 Veterans Recognition Event.
FREEDOM: From truth that does not destroy
I woke up this morning to Jesus’s words, “The truth shall set you free.” Sadly, there are a lot of people locally, in this country and around the world who think that the gun will set them free.