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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 …
TRUMP: Rise up against him
After watching Chris Wallace’s interview with Donald Trump, I was not at all surprised to hear yet one more huge lie from the “Liar in Chief.” Trump says our mortality rates from COVID-19 are very low. Not true in …
MASKS: Patriots, put ‘em on
We are all vectors of disease. Wearing a mask helps keep me from spreading COVID-19 to you. I take it personally when you put me at risk of infection by not wearing a mask. An essential element of Patriotism is car…
MANDATE: Good, but wishful thinking
The Panhandle Health District just issued a mask requirement for Kootenai County. Likely based on science and good public health policy.
MASKS: Avoid unnecessary risks
I keep reading Lynda Putz’s letter re: masks and equating it to Hitler and his tactics. If she believes the use of masks is a government infringement on her rights then in the same way seat belts, speed limits, etc…
HOSPITAL: The kids need one
This is about a seed, not the kind to grow tomatoes, but a seed to grow an idea. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to take care of our children? With the growth of this area, children are being put into hospitals ful…
TAXES: Don’t hike them, PF
I read in disbelief that the City Council in Post Falls plans on a 3% property tax increase. Are they completely unaware of what has been going on this year? How many people are out of work, how many business have …
COVID: Clarify ICU stats
ICU is at capacity. If that’s the case, there should be concern. But questions arise based on The Press article and answers to those should be considered in any mandate decision.
MASKS: Not asking much
COVID-19 has killed more than 140,000 people, both young and old, in the U.S. in six months. Surviving COVID-19, even without having had symptoms, does not necessarily mean going back to normal. Doctors are reporti…
MASKS: Mandates are enforceable
Regarding the argument put forth by our local mayors, police chiefs, and all those of the opinion that a mask mandate is unenforceable, unconstitutional, unhealthy, etc. Currently, 28 states have mask mandates. Are…
MAYOR: Couple of questions
After reading Mayor Widmyer’s comment, “I’m going to be honest with you: I think this has been dropped in the city’s lap,” I had to wonder two things:
PHYSICIANS: Please protect most vulnerable
As the health care providers for our community, we care for those who are most at-risk for contracting COVID-19 and are asking our residents and visitors to do the same.
LEADERS: Really must choose wisely
The following is a quotation from a recent Sierra Club letter:
MASKS: The case against them
There is no doubt that during this pandemic most people want to do the right thing. They want to do something. So wearing a mask for them seems a simple step in the right direction for doing good for the community.…
MASKS: Don’t be jellyfish
This letter is in response to all the people who will not wear a mask in public. The largest group of people you are negatively impacting are health care workers. I think it would be justice if next time you or you…
ILLNESS: Compassion a casualty
I am an 80-year-old woman who had a cough for a week or so. I was in Coeur d’Alene on July 16 with my daughter, so we stopped at my doctor’s office and all was well. I was going to see a doctor, then I told the man…