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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 …
ANALOGY: Cat-aclysmic comparison
The other day, while mowing the lawn in our yard, I hit upon an interesting analogy.
HAMMOND: Experienced and excellent
Over the past 20 years as a leader in Kootenai County, I have worked with Jim Hammond on many issues involving the well-being of Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai County.
NO-GROWTH: The infrastructure question
No-growth advocates promote building schools, expanding, improving roads, extending sewer, water or other utilities before further development.
SENATE: Do the right thing
Oct. 16 marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq (2002 Iraq AUMF).
CANDIDATES: Committed to PFSD
Please vote for Neil Uhrig Zone 1, Bridget Malek Zone 4, Jake Dawson Zone 5 for PFSD Trustees.
THANKS: To giving heart
To the lady with a BIG heart for giving, thank you.
HAMMOND: Friend, mentor, mayor
I met Mr. Hammond for the first time when I was an eighth-grader at PFMS (a long time ago).
EDUCATION: Freedom at stake
When we go to the polls in a few weeks, I hope all the newcomers who have escaped from oppressive governments in other states will educate themselves on what’s at stake in North Idaho.
CDA SCHOOLS: Focus on education
Re: CDA school board. I share the following about school board meetings…
LEFSE: Sweet memories
I was raised in a Norwegian community in Wisconsin and at basketball games we cheered…
MASKS: Case closed
My response to the letter by Wendy Smith against wearing masks, dated Oct. 3: She claims, “Six masks (brand new or freshly washed) worn by five kids and one adult … were examined by a lab.”
AFGHANISTAN: A Biden catastrophe
Many, both in America and Afghanistan, were sorry to hear of the evacuation of all American troops but they realized the war had cost thousands of American lives, tens of thousands of injuries and trillions of doll…
DRECHSEL: An informed choice
I would like to extend my support for Tyler Drechsel in his bid for Dalton City Council based on the many years I worked with Tyler while in the fire service.
DAWSON: An experienced leader
I am writing this as a letter of recommendation on behalf of Jake Dawson, a candidate for the Post Falls school board.
CDA SCHOOLS: Three to support
Ask school board candidates…