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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 …
KCRCC: Going too far
Enough is enough. The local GOP, aka Brent Regen’s KCRCC, is suing the school district hoping to expose left-wing activists.
ELECTION: Bridging gap of dissent
We must not allow our lives to be governed by politically subjective talking points.
FLAGS: Shades of Kaepernick
I saw large photos on your front page of the horrid disrespect of our American flag being flown upside down in front of homes in Hayden.
MASKS: A soldier’s perspective
Upon arrival home from Vietnam I went to retrieve my dog, a crippled black Lab that I had left with a friend.
TRUMP: Congress needs to step in
In regard to Trump’s firing of the defense secretary, according to a source from Trump’s family, there are no limits to which he will go for his vengeance and revenge for losing the election.
GROWTH: Address the cause
The comment by KPMO’s executive director Glenn Miles, “Now we will start planning for more congestion and more delays …” is totally uncalled for and makes it sound as if he will punish the voters.
SHERIFF: This is your job
Regarding your “job ahead,” Mr. Norris, I am not interested in your political leanings and am concerned your need to express such in a public forum at this point may interfere with the true task in front of you; en…
DMV: Full of excuses
Maybe executive director Glenn Miles should look into the Department of Motor Vehicle Licensing traffic jam they have.
SHERIFF: Whoa there, hoss
Y’all hear that? Thar’s a new sheriff in town. You know his name. It’s been impossible to miss, every day for what seems years.
THANKS: A double dose
I would like to thank the good samaritan who turned in my bank debit card recently at Albertson’s in the Prairie Shopping Center.
SHERIFF: Election result worrisome
For many, it’s just starting to settle in that we now have a California cop as our Sheriff.
ROADS: This tax might work
More than 30 years ago, the county wanted a new jail.
FLAGS: Unite in protest
I noticed my neighbor is flying his American flag upside down.
LECTURES: Spare me, please
I read a letter to the editor in last Sunday’s edition from Mr. Alex Decker extolling the virtues of masks in protecting us from the dreaded “respiratory droplets.”
DEBTS: Why Trump’s matter
When income tax returns showed that Trump paid only $750 in 2016 and zero in 10 other years, some people were shocked while others shrugged. But everyone should worry about his debts.