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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 …
PERMITS: Relax some permit rules
Building permits are taking way too long these days and in order to speed things up the county should consider reinstating the ability to open up select building projects without the need for complete permits.
DINNER: Last laughs — and thanks
One recent evening three of my friends and I were dining at Applebee’s.
LEVY: Pay it forward
We are seniors who plan to vote yes in the upcoming school levy election on March 9.
LIES: Fuel for uprising
I’d like to summarize some recent happenings to give me perspective and perhaps broaden the perspective of some of my fellow citizens.
SHOLEH: Stands up for seniors
I want to send a big thank you to Sholeh Patrick for her column “Online Expectations of Seniors Unkind.”
LIBRARY: Open kids’ section
After closing its facilities to the public in October, the Coeur d’Alene Public Library will at last open on March 15 — sort of.
DINNER: Delicious, and free
For the couple who paid for our dinner Monday night at Radicci, thank you!
MACKAY: Reading is believing
As a longtime reader of the Sunday Business Section, I want to endorse the value of reading Harvey Mackay’s regular column for all people who are involved in management of people and projects or sales.
GROWTH: Answer one question
Here’s how I feel about growth.
LEVIES: Don’t buy GOP talk
Kootenai County’s Republican Central Committee has come out in opposition to school levies in Kootenai County. Why should taxpayers reward a “failing education” system, they ask?
BUILDERS: No sympathy here
Poor little custom home builders… it takes too long to get permits to build over-priced, high-dollar homes for their out of state customers while doing everything they can to force their subcontractors to absorb th…
MODESTY: Lacking in Press photo
On the front page of Local Feb. 19 was a little girl very indecent in dress.
LEVIES: Investing in community
I am writing today to show my unwavering support of the Lakeland School District levy.
LEVY: Opinion clear misinformation
As I started reading the recent Guest Opinion, “The education answer isn’t more money,” I didn’t have to wade far in to be overwhelmed by the distinct scent of misinformation and a purposeful attempt to mislead the…
LEVIES: Support our schools
There is little disagreement that good public schools are foundational to the health of any community.