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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: Tap this resource
Why doesn’t Idaho plug into Idaho’s Incident Command System (ICS) for vaccine distribution?
CONGRESS: Represent all people
I think Congress has gone crazy. Their opening prayer for the 117th Congress ended with “A-men and a-woman. A-men has nothing to do with gender which they are opposed to. The word in itself means “So be it.”
PRESS: Cover story disgraceful
Shame on you Cd’A Press!
SIEGE: Aftermath inspiration
I think the Trumpers’ siege was almost worth it to me, just to get to hear the oratorical skills of so many of our legislators.
MOB: No room in America
I was shocked but not surprised to see the lawless mob attack on our seat of government Jan. 6.
TRUMP: Departing in shame
Al-Qaeda was responsible for Sept. 11, 2001, a day that stunned America.
RALLY: Not your finest moment
Dear Citizens of Coeur d’Alene…
PRESS: Perpetrating falsehoods
I would like to express my concern about the huge front-page article on Thursday’s paper.
RED HATS: Enough is enough
The heart of our beloved nation was disgracefully bloodied Jan. 6.
VACCINE: Prioritize seniors
Since the largest number of patients over 70 years of age die from the COVID-19 virus (about 90%), why not put these people near the top of the list to get a vaccine?
CYT: Miracle delivered
The staff and board of CYT North Idaho would like to thank everyone who has or is donating to our after-school theater arts program for kids. We prayed for a miracle and we received many and now our kids will still…
LEGISLATORS: Focus on real priorities
Our state legislators expressed concern over the governor’s executive power.
AUGUSTA: Hope for 2021
Regarding the section “Letters to Santa,” one gave me hope for the new year.
LESSON: In science and history
I typically have a dubious response whenever someone opines about what the “Founding Fathers” would have thought about a certain set of circumstances existing today.
LEGISLATORS: That’s not helping
On New Year’s Day, our local Republican officials told The Press how they will pretend to help us during the upcoming Idaho legislative session.