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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 …
POLICE: Caught in kind act
We have so many negative things written about police that I wanted to recognize some of the good.
FEE: Worth your support
I support the ballot initiative proposing a $50 increase in the Kootenai County vehicle registration fee.
ELECTION: More than ‘that man’
“I simply cannot vote for THAT man!” I have heard this statement on an increasing frequency from those I previously felt shared a more conservative political outlook.
UNDERSTANDING: Facts come first
Regarding your editorial “Promoting understanding,” an example of what is called fake news is in the AP article in Friday’s paper, page A3, on Trump rallies.
RESPONSE: Turnabout fair play
How many turns does this guy get? I’ve seen that “My Turn” article, written by Dennis Edelbrock, published twice on different occasions.
KCSO: On death and dignity
On Saturday, accompanied by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, I experienced the unfortunate task of discovering my neighbor and friend’s body in his home.
GROWTH: Two-pronged approach
We are facing two separate growth issues in North Idaho.
QUESTIONS: America behind COVID curve
Of late, during my Coeur d’Alene seniors’ coffee clutch reunions, questions primarily discussed include: “Why is America months behind the rest of the world at combating this deadly contagion and why is America’s C…
CLIMATE: Alarmists ignore science
For decades we’ve been told by the government-funded scientists that man-caused global warming is real and presents a serious threat to civilization.
ELECTION: Reject unqualified candidates
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee has announced its endorsements for the Kootenai-Shoshone Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.
MANDATE: Legislators fail safety test
Most of our local legislators recently signed a letter asking the Panhandle Health District Board of Directors to remove the mandate regarding wearing a mask in Kootenai County when indoors in the company of others.
ELECTION: Vote no on amendment
I encourage every Idaho voter to vote NO for the State Constitutional Amendment that will appear on our Nov. 3 ballot.
AMERICA: A divided nation
The apologists are dividing our nation.
LETTER: Ignorance is coming through
In reference to the paper dated Sept. 30, the following statement was on the opinion page.
VEHICLE FEE: Charge newcomers
I have a suggestion regarding the vehicle fee: How about all of those who move to the state of Idaho and are licensing for the first time, let them pay the $50 fee.