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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 …
NEW GROUP: Dismay on display
Like many longtime Coeur d’Alene residents, I have been growing very concerned about the influx of folks moving in and the many impacts on our quality of life here.
ZONING: The simple solution
Regarding the Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission, I was appalled by Comm. Schlotthauer’s statement: “I sympathize with a homeowner…but ultimately their property right is to stay or buy somewhere else.” Reall…
NEW GROUP: Unmasked agenda
In response to North Idaho freedom fighters, I am curious as to their interpretation of the U.S. Constitution regarding their chief complaints of wearing a mask during a pandemic?
HAGADONE: Commission a statue
I moved here from the Seattle area in 2009 shortly after my first wife’s death.
MASKS: Complex or simple
Shortly after the New Year 2020 ball dropped, another ball like image with fuzzy little knitted yarn looking things sticking out of it invaded our world.
LEVY: Fully fund schools
I’m writing today as a parent of three kids who have been/are being educated by the Post Falls School District.
ELECTION: Pay attention, voters
Thank you, Coeur d’Alene Press, for your recent and important coverage of the Community Library District Trustee election.
LEVY: Don’t flunk twice
Citizens of Post Falls: Back in March, we failed the test when we voted down the school levy.
HOSPITAL: McFarland for trustee
I am writing to recommend Dr. Robert McFarland for Kootenai Hospital District Board of Trustees.
DEER: Hold city responsible
Don’t you find it interesting that the Council has ensured that they and the city are protected by a “hold harmless” agreement that the participants must sign if anything goes wrong.
ANTIFA: Destroying beautiful Portland
Recently as I read the headlines from my online news source, I felt a heavy sadness.
HOSPITAL: Three for board
Things seem sick at our local Kootenai County hospital.
INVITE: For commish to talk
Bill Brooks, at our Reagan Republican meeting, April 22, Chris Fillios came to explain to us and answer all our questions for 1 1/2 hours on your proposal you brought to the BOCC on March 9, to reform Kootenai Coun…
BORDER: Blue flag proposal
Governor Ducey of Arizona was on the air recently stating that there was an emergency situation along the southern border, and nothing is being done about it.
HOSPITAL: McFarland strong choice
As a staff physician at Kootenai Health for more than 25 years, I am writing to support Robert McFarland, MD, as a candidate for Kootenai Health Trustee.