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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 …
HONOR FLIGHT: The real story
I am a veteran who was honored to be part of the recent Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
INVOCATION: Just one God
In reference to the April 17 article about the City Council decision, one must consider just who is this God they have invited to ask for wisdom and blessings.
JUDGE: Support Christensen
I have known Rich Christensen since we became classmates in law school at the University of Idaho in 1979, and we have remained friends ever since.
INVOCATIONS: Don’t give in
Regarding the article “Coeur d’Alene might end invocations,” or concerns about the Lord and lawsuits clouding the issue, cities have been sued for not allowing satanists and other religious groups to be part of inv…
KCRCC: How far will they go?
I must confess that I generally do not pay a great deal of attention to flyers put on my front door, but recently I received one that caught my attention.
CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT LETTERS
The readers always write.
GOP: New group off target
I have “friends” and have followed former and current elected officials listed in the “New” North Idaho Republicans group.
CORONER: Experience, training matter
I feel that it’s important for the voters of Kootenai County to investigate both of the Republican candidates in the coroners race with care; there is a clear standout of the two candidates.
SCOTT: Ready for assessor role
In response to John Malloy’s letter.
DALTON: Water master salute
I want to congratulate Robert Weist on his retirement, and congratulate Kyle Marine and Glen Polestra for being the new full-time water masters of Dalton Gardens!
AMADOR: High character and qualified
We would like to encourage all Republican voters in Coeur d’Alene to vote for Paul Amador on May 17.
MENTAL HEALTH: Make May matter
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
POEM: Signs of the times
we are killing the earth and that’s very wrong
PRAYERS: Keep invocations
On 9/11, after the fall of the towers, the entire nation offered prayers for comfort, wisdom, guidance and grace to the Almighty God.
ELECTION: Support Judge Christensen
Judge Rich Christensen has been a member of the Idaho State Bar for more than 39 years.