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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 …
RIVER: Solution is simple
The problem on the Spokane River has gone on far too long to be reasonable let alone sensible.
LEVY: Count its blessings
I have lived in Post Falls for more than 30 years and I was bewildered and shocked when the supplemental levy for Post Falls School District failed!
EQUITY: Crown co-champs?
The new buzzword with liberals is EQUITY.
OLIVERIA: Feeling the love
A big thank you to D.F. Oliveria for his loving tribute to Patty Duke (better known as Anna to her friends in the community) in a recent Huckleberries article in regard to the five-year mark of her passing.
IFF: Worm in the apple
Idaho has intelligent legislators and voters.
ESTATE TAXES: Another view
I really have to disagree with Barbara Ostipwko regarding estate taxes.
4/1/21: Two for price of one
I had to chuckle at your April Fools’ Day story on affordable housing as I searched for the jump page!
DEMOCRATS: Hills to climb
So the Kootenai County Democrats want to increase their legislative power in the county.
TRUTH: Through a moral lens
Belief is defined as “An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.”
TAXES: Apply Mello-Roos
Reading the paper, Rep. Jim Addis and seeing current taxpayers complaining about us footing the bill for all these new developments, there is a fix in this, a Mello-Roos.
HEALTH: Public vs. personal
Regarding the editorial “Health Board: Laugh until You Cry,” the assertion that the two medical professionals on the health board should not be replaced because their medical profession makes them invaluable to the…
VIETNAM: Warrior story appreciated
I want to thank The Press for the article on the five Vietnam vets.
DEMOCRATS: Block their progress
Fred Cornforth, chair of the Idaho Democratic Party, stated “They know we’re coming.”
BIDEN: Standing up for the poor
Tax cuts for the rich and elites along with corporate are not acceptable.
GROWTH: Notification is key
Regarding the “Growth Committee.” Will the meetings be live streamed and noticed to the public? How can the public submit ideas?