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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 …
THEM: Maybe they’re right
Hey all you folks out there who don’t want to wear a mask, I hear you.
STORY: Buley tells a beauty
I just wanted to compliment Bill Buley on a wonderfully written article about the lone pine that fell.
PARENTS: Source of decisions
Jerry Castel’s letter to the editor went right to the heart of the matter.
FACEBOOK: Pull the plug
Many of you use Facebook to keep in touch with friends/family, etc.
CAPITOL: The ‘why’ of violence
The despicable attack on our nation’s Capitol was an assault on our Democracy, and Donald Trump bears much responsibility.
RIOT: Don’t compare to BLM
As the depth, the truth and the horror of the capitol riot Jan. 6 becomes ever more evident, so does the flood of false equivalence and comparisons to BLM.
MASKS: Realtor ignores mandate
My family has a condo at Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene.
COVID: Stats that matter
Re: COVID-19 Watch panel, Sunday, Jan. 10, page A3.
COVERAGE: Seeing a disparity
In your Jan. 15 story “Rally for LGBTQ Youth,” I found it interesting how much press coverage you gave Ms. Olson and how little coverage you actually gave those who attended the “Stop the Child Abuse” rally that wa…
TRUMP: A true believer
Fraud and betrayal — if you listen and watch mainstream (fake) media, I suspect you’d be led to believe the presidential election was fair and honest.
FREEDOM: Embrace the Constitution
This letter hopefully will capture the attention of our elected officials at the county, state and national level.
BUSINESSES: Show some love
We are so fortunate to live in a community that we can all support small businesses.
TRUMP: He saw the light
I have been deeply grieved of late at the overwhelming number of letters spewing such an astonishing degree of vile hatred and vitriol for our president.
SHERIFF: Selective criticism?
On Jan. 11, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office posted a letter on its Facebook page.
COVID TEAM: Angels in disguise
On Dec. 18, I was at home alone. My wife, Genita, had gone to help a friend in Blanchard. I tried to stand three times but was unable to get up.