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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 …
MANDATES: Blue state realities
What could possibly account for the blue states’ politicians falling all over themselves ending their Draconian vaccine and mask mandates?
KCRCC: Democrats extend an invite
The editorial last Sunday referred to the ever-friendly “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” and called for county-wide “meet and greet coffee chats” between our Democratic and Republican Central Committees.
VACCINE: Continuity should be easier
It took six phone calls, including one disconnect, to make an appointment for my overdue second booster vaccine.
OLYMPICS: A Coke and a frown
Coca-Cola has been my favorite drink besides beer, but I will no longer be purchasing anything related to their products.
FACTS: Heart of the matter
The opinion article by Mr. Barry McHugh, the prosecuting attorney, was right on!
LETTERS: Fact-check opinions
I applaud your putting a spotlight on the new Project Neighborly to foster dialogue between opposing political parties to hopefully find common ground.
RINOS: Column a must-read
Bravo on Friday’s column by Ed DePriest on the real RINO in the Room… the only thing “wrong” with the column is its placement at the rear of the Local section.
RECALL: Proposal is ‘absurd’
The Coeur d’Alene Press article on a former candidate states citizens are not being represented by those who were elected.
NIC: Check’s in the mail
The MacLennan invoice needs to go to the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee.
MY TURN: Hayden matters
In light of recent events regarding one single word taken out of context in an inaugural Hayden City Council meeting, I would like to address some derogatory statements made about myself by a fellow Hayden City Cou…
CDA: City on right track
Feb. 3, Bill Buley, staff writer for The Coeur d’Alene Press, quoted JD Claridge “If the City Council refuses to listen to the people, it will be forced to face the consequences of their actions.”
McGEACHIN: Bill belongs to you
It is more than ironic that our illustrious Lt. Governor has incurred significant legal fees for failures to respond correctly to multiple freedom of information requests that resulted in court ordered financial sa…
TREASON: That’s going too far
“Freakishly Republican” state?
NIC: Nonresident’s votes void
Allow me to explain a couple of things first: I live in Coeur d’Alene, pay property taxes, registered as an independent voter — no “D” or “R” behind my name.
MESS: The Press and politics
Our local government is a mess.