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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 …
TESH: What about the donor dollars?
How can a company of 48 years have individuals and companies in the community donate hundreds of thousands of dollars? Because they have built up respect and trust from everyone in the community, the work they have…
REGAN: Engages in ‘doublespeak’
In one of his latest propaganda pieces, KCRCC’s chairman, Brent Regan, painted a masterpiece of projection and deflection by telling you exactly who he is … by accusing others of doing the things he has done, blata…
QUALITY OF LIFE: Don’t blame longtime residents
Tom McNeil is not a refugee from California. He is a typical Californian who claims don’t blame us for all the problems we have brought to North Idaho. It is just too bad migrants like Tom could not leave their B.S…
E-BIKES: Provide access for all
My wife and I have E-bikes enabling us to get back on trails we have so much enjoyed over the years. Now in my 80s, traditional biking days are over. We love wilderness trails and those in neighborhoods, so accessi…
USA: Recommit to what makes it great
Where is this country going? I pledge indifference to the flags of the Divided States of America and to the republics for which they stand, two nations under no one, divisible, with tyranny and injustice for many.
CONSTITUTION: Time to stand and defend it
You either support the Constitution and our country’s laws, or you don’t. Somehow Trump and his MAGA crew have decided that following the facts and enforcing our laws is “weaponizing” the F.B.I. and the justice dep…
GRATITUDE: Firefighters saved Athol
We want to thank all the firefighters. Especially the ones that saved Athol yesterday.
GRATITUDE: For those who helped
I would like to thank all those who came to my aid on July 28 about 8:30 a.m. About that time I had tripped and fell outside the Post Falls Burger King. A lady came from out of nowhere and had put wet towels on my…
TESH: Board should resign
Let me introduce you to the CEO of Tesh. She has a plaque hanging over her desk that says “Welcome to the S--t Show. That’s how she referred to Tesh.
TRAVEL: Don’t let bias hold you back
My Husband, son (1.5 years old), and I recently got back from a trip to Washington, D.C. We were telling people we know about the trip and one comment someone said was, “I wouldn’t go to D.C., that’s where all the …
OOPS: Social media is rotting
Nice piece. Well said. Small oops — You can’t fix stupid was said by Ron White.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Be honestly informed
Is social media the achievement of our lifetime or the bane of our existence? If used properly it keeps us updated with family, friends and news events. It can be an extreme irritant when used as described in the C…
TRUMP: Political posture needed
For Republican eyes only: Trump’s political posture — the bane of many conservatives — is the role of a spoiler, a spoiler needed for this particular time in American history. It exposes the hidden Globalists’/Marx…
TESH: Resigned due to poor management
I am writing to correct some inaccurate claims that were made in the article about the recent events at TESH. I was an employee at TESH for nearly eight years, but last week I couldn’t stand to be there anymore. Le…
TIMBERLAKE FIRE: Crew saved property
I am extremely grateful for recently experiencing astounding fire service.