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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 …
TRAVAILS: There is an answer
When are people going to realize that the only answer to our problems over the whole world is God! The one True God. He is patiently waiting for us to turn to Him for all the answers to all of our problems. He is s…
SEAT BELTS: Example of enforcement
As stated by Max Mohr, I.S.P. on Aug. 13, “Seat belts are the quickest and best way to save a life…” The life you save would likely be your own.
JESUS: Carried a big stick
This is a response to Mike Lee of Bayview ”think about Jesus.”
DEPRESSION: Calling for compassion
Hello to all of you. I would like to talk about depression. If you know someone, a friend or family member who is suffering from depression or is bipolar, or has some other mental health condition, please reach out…
BIDEN: Prepare for the worst
You wrote people who love Trump are Trump.
ISOLATION: More help needed
Anyone who has cared for a person with dementia knows isolation can exacerbate the disease. One of the biggest challenges in taking care of dementia patients, at home or in facilities, is finding ways to keep them …
SOUZA: In-person isn’t safest
Regarding State Sen. Souza’s article in Sunday’s paper, I must say, “Mary, Mary quite contrary!”
WRITERS: Something to consider
I enjoy reading the paper every day with my first cup of coffee. I like seeing what is going on in my community. I read the opinion section too, more out of curiosity, but with less enthusiasm.
KAMALA HARRIS: Now you know
As a white female senior citizen, I made a promise to myself I would stand by Senator Harris as she braves through the muck of this election year.
SOUZA: Column hits the bull’s-eye
I found the article beginning on the front page of the Sunday paper entitled SOLVING NOVEMBER to be long, rambling and confusing. But, thanks to Sen. Mary Souza’s article on page 3, the critical difference between …
MASKS: Where do leaders stand?
I have been impressed with the leadership in the city of Coeur d’Alene. The public spaces and outdoor art make the city a beautiful place. I live downtown, yet since COVID-19 began, I have been unable to be part o…
MELLO-ROOS: A godsend to taxpayers
Reading the paper and seeing current taxpayers complaining about us footing the bill for all these new developments, there is a fix to this: a Mello-Roos. Why do you think so many of these out-of-staters are buildi…
DOGNAP: Show us the thief
Please, post pictures from the video of the person who stole that precious little dog, Gi! So sad to read about her theft, makes me sick that such people exist.
ELECTION: Wisdom from county clerks
I am encouraged and grateful that the County Clerks are taking action to ensure all Idahoans have the opportunity to vote safely and to know their vote is counted. A big Thank You to them.
HARRIS: Pandering to far left
Talk about racism. Yes, I am talking about Joe Biden’s pick for vice president nominee Kamala Harris. Remember the famous speech by Martin Luther King when he said “I look to a day when people will not be judged by…