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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 …
RECALL: On wrong track
I am writing in support of our City Council for reinstating the mask mandate in our city.
VEHICLE FEE: You can do better
Replying to Glenn Miles statements concerning the vehicle impact fees voted down.
PHD: Message to health board
The stated purpose of the Panhandle Health District is to “help prevent disease.”
MASKS: Free to choose
After reading responses about wearing masks, I decided to do a little research.
VEHICLE FEE: Message loud, clear
Hey Glenn Miles… You didn’t give Kootenai County residents an opportunity to address traffic congestion, but rather you tried to blackmail us into paying even more of our hard earned dollars to the county.
MASKS: Mandate is reasonable
It amazes me to hear those who say mandating masks is an infringement on their liberties.
ELECTION: And now…
It is the morning after. Whatever happened, happened. It’s over. It’s done.
VISITORS: Stats suggest safety
Would the folks from states whose health officials wear clown outfits while announcing COVID-19 deaths — states that allow rioters to overrun major cities, burning and looting businesses, and maiming and murdering …
MASKS: Supreme Court clarity
No, your rights under the U.S. Constitution are not being trampled when required to wear a mask or to quarantine.
DMV: Privatize it, Idaho
I really admire Idaho. You enforce the law. That alone sets you apart. But gosh Kootenai County, your DMV is the worst for getting into.
NO BULL: Tribute to rodeo clown
I am sending this information about an interesting fellow I met while I was president of Panhandle Equine Rescue there in Coeur d’Alene.
COLUMN: Name that player
A comment on Anne M. Peterson’s column on college football, the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the photo and read the caption about Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis on page 4 were the words…
MAMMOGRAMS: For men too
Your reporter, Devin Weeks stated on Oct. 21 that funds are being raised to “provide mammograms to local women and men…”
MASKS: Mandates weaken people
To those who treat mask wearing like a simple issue, it’s not. Masks do deprive your body of oxygen.
REBUTTAL: Priest defends sermon
My parish was called out in a recent letter to the editor that objected to my sermon pointing out that the Nazis were socialists and pointing out President Trump’s pro-life record.