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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 …
VACCINE: Start with eldest
It is only the first days, and clearly the vaccine distribution plan for 65-plus seniors is not going well.
HEALTH: Keep districts independent
Sen. Steve Vick’s proposed bill to effectively give local politicians veto power over public health districts’ decisions should be decisively struck down.
COLUMN: Bob was a blessing
My wife Rosa said recently “that she was faithful to ‘Faithful Observations!’”
BIDEN: So far, so bad
Ain’t it just grand to have Joe Biden in the White House?
BANKS: Questioning Press motive
Concerning the Saturday headline that included the picture of Dr. Banks, I am confused.
VIDEO: Proof of interference
As I watched this video my blood began to boil at the brazen interference this “citizen” exhibited.
NORRIS: By the book
In reference to the traffic stop conducted by KCSO involving our Sheriff, Bob Norris, what I saw was a textbook example of how a routine traffic stop can turn into something much more serious very quickly.
BIDEN: Church praise undeserved
On Jan. 31 Rebecca White wrote: “What a breath of fresh air to have a president who attends church on Sunday and lives his faith.”
VACCINE: Testing patients’ patience
Trying to make a COVID vaccination appointment in North Idaho is more of a challenge than trying to buy something on eBay! Kootenai Health “released” its forthcoming available appointments at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
TAXES: Taking personal toll
“It really matters this year.” At least they did not title it, “It’s for the Children.”
NORRIS: Behaved appropriately
I’d just like to voice my strong support for Sheriff Robert Norris in relation to the smear piece recently published in the Coeur d’Alene Press.
OP-ED: Liberal narrative pushed
Regarding the Feb. 3 Op-Ed, “Bringing extremism under control”…
FASCISM: The strong indications
A recent reader listed 14 indicators of fascism, and intimated that the past four years had some of those indications.
VACCINE: Use lottery system
The current methods for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations can at best be described as chaotic.
TRUMP: Did nothing wrong
Trump broke no legal or constitutional law by asking his followers to peacefully let their voices be heard.