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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 …
CDA STREETS and PARKS: ‘Proud of my hometown’
Quick tip of the hat to the city of Coeur d'Alene Street Department and Parks Department.
'ICE QUEST': Struggle is real
Josa Snow’s “Ice quest” article (Sunday, May 21) correctly portrays the rapidly growing need to accommodate ice sports and recreation programs (e.g., youth/adult hockey, figure skating, public skating sessions, cur…
LIBRARY NETWORK ELECTION: 'Deal with it'
So, I see. The useful idiots of M&M who publish The Daily Fish Wrap are now blaming those "Evangelicals" for ginning up all of the lies and calumnies about children being exposed to pornography at public librar…
ANTI-LGBTQIA+: Legislation on the rise
Pride Month is fast approaching, and though this is typically a time of celebration for queer people like myself, the sheer volume of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation introduced this year alone is making that difficult.
ANTICHRISTS: Ultimate Politicians
Napoleon and Hitler are examples of antichrists. Napoleon is responsible for perhaps 6 million military and civilian deaths (1804-1815); Hitler another 48 million deaths (1939-1945).
BOOKS: Help kids who feel ‘different’
When I was in the sixth grade, I was tormented by a boy in my class who teased me about my freckles. One day he tried to count the freckles on my face. I wanted to disappear. I didn’t want to come back to school. I…
ELECTION: Time for civility and kindness
The election is over so let’s see if we can be civil to each other. No name calling, no swearing. Respect the outcomes whether or not you agree. No gloating either. Hopefully in the future, elections can be more ci…
MEYER AND McCREA: Community still needs them
Judy Meyer and Regina McCrea ran with integrity and lost with grace. I want to thank both of you for your service and tireless work with the county libraries. What you accomplished, especially in the last few years…
MEYER AND McCREA: Gratitude for service; respect for integrity
I attended the Community Library Network board meeting where Judy Meyer and Regina McCrea received public comment as board trustees for the last time. It was important for me to show support for these two amazing i…
ACCESSIBILITY: Allows everyone to participate and contribute
Thursday, May 18, was Global Accessibility Awareness Day. As people and community members it is important for everyone to be aware that other people have impairments and that everyone can participate in making info…
LEVY CAMPAIGN: Some opponents should ‘do better’
This comment is to the anti-levy advocates who found it appropriate to drive by hugging the curb in Tuesday morning’s rain to intentionally soak us sign holders, including my children (who found your actions comica…
BANDUCCI: Violence never OK
Poor Mr. Banducci, I almost feel sorry for him. I do not condone any type of violence, no matter how despicable the person is.
ELECTION RESULTS: ‘A very sad day’
The election results on Tuesday showed that my friends and neighbors now want to destroy the best thing in Kootenai County, the Community Library Network. I truly believed that they wouldn’t do that but once again …
VOTE: Follow your principles
First let us remember governments are instituted and derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.
CAR WASHES: Why so many?
Maybe it’s already been covered, but can you help me understand what is going on?