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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 …
VACCINES: Investment needed now
As we have seen with the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, diseases know no boundaries and can spread easily.
COUNTY: Preserve voters’ rights
What is the real reason two Kootenai County commissioners (both men) want to take away our constitutional rights to vote for the sheriff?
GOOKIN: Words ring true
I want to publicly thank Dan Gookin for his factual and articulate article concerning the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee.
ELECTION: Honor nonpartisan approach
The nonpartisan, May 18 elections are more important this year than ever before.
LEVY: Retired — and supportive
We were so disappointed that our community failed to properly support our children when the recent Post Falls School District levy failed.
POT: An unsafe experiment
Hello, Mr. Belville. I’ve been expecting you, as well as a reference to “reefer madness.”
EARTH DAY: Let’s shrink divide
Earth Day reminded me of our old high school “sock hops.”
TOAST: Old-fashioned beliefs
I propose a toast to all of us in fly-over country.
HR 1: Vote yes, Sen. Crapo
Senator Crapo just sent out a lengthy letter about why he is opposed to HR1 or the For the People Act.
CENSOR: The left-right divide
Madison Hardy wrote an excellent article about Republican Robert Fish and his refusal to censor library books.
PAROLE: Board needs new blood
Maybe the governor should consider appointing seven new commissioners to the Parole Board.
LEGISLATORS: They know what’s best
Kudos to those who attended the Town Hall March 13 and asked specific questions about how and why legislators voted on issues.
GUARD: Gratitude galore
Thanks to the deployment of our Idaho National Guard, I have been extremely fortunate to have two Guard soldiers assigned to assist with scheduling Medical Reserve Corps volunteers to staff our vaccination clinics.
APPOINTEE: Reasons to worry
It was a real downer to read about the opinions of Jessica Jameson, recently chosen to be on the board of Panhandle Health.
CHURCH: Should get approval
I cannot believe it. Seventh-day Adventists wants to build a new church, etc., and the Commission says, NO.