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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: Who do you believe?
I’m a believer in carefully processing info regardless of its source. When I need health info I have my own microbiologist (my wife) but we often have a discussion after she provides the info. She also happens to h…
GOVERNOR: Where are you?
As the rest of the country self quarantine, Idaho seems to believe we are immune to this virus. Why are we not following the rest of the country?
LEGISLATURE: Go virtual
There were a lot of grumblings at the end of the 2020 Legislative Session in Idaho. A case of COVID-19 hit on Friday, March 13 and, with only one week left, many were ready to throw in the towel and call it a day. …
LIBRARY: Simply outstanding
I just wanted to give a shout out to our local library staff. Until last Friday they were doing curbside deliveries of books on hold and taking new requests. What a breath of fresh air in the current environment.
SENIORS: Honor shopping hours
Albertsons and Safeway advertised Tuesday and Thursday hours 7 to 9 a.m. were for seniors to shop. I went to both early one morning. Albertsons had many younger shoppers so at checkout I asked about the hours for s…
DISTANCING: Do it for others
My husband and I returned from Spain just over a month ago. Everything there was totally normal, lots of tourists, full restaurants, bars, and parks. Only a month later, Spain is in total lockdown. More people are …
CRISIS: To those who rise up
In times of crisis, thankfully, there are those who step up to the challenge and do their part to calm fear and panic, while informing the public what are the best things to do for their safety and to protect their…
SHUTDOWN: Heading that direction
We hear many stories of the sacrifices people are making to stop coronavirus spread, but some display incredible self-centeredness and unthinking. Millions are missing school, losing paychecks, facing bankrupt busi…
FILLIOS: Dedicated to county
Life is getting complicated. Most of us don’t follow politics daily, so the most important qualification a candidate can have is the experience to do the job combined with a devotion to the conservative principles …
SMILE: It’s good medicine
People who know me know that I will try to find humor in everything possible. Humor can be found due to stupidity, irony, PC and non-PC, politics, religion and often a good mix of any of those reasons.
RESTAURANTS: Needing reassurance
I would like to support our local restaurants and would like to know what assurances/requirements the Kootenai County health department has in place for restaurant workers and restaurant delivery personnel. Health …
HOARDERS: Open your hearts
To those of you who have stockpiled cases and cases of medical masks and gloves, please consider donating a bit of that excess to our local medical facilities, especially the smaller clinics and long-term care faci…
NATURE: A nurturing reminder
We are a part of an incredible community. Personally, I am so thankful for all of you who share our beautiful area, the gorgeous sunsets, the snow-capped mountains, the splash of sunlight off the rivers and lakes, …
TP: Respect The Roll
I will never look at a roll of toilet paper the same way again.
TUBBS: Hold off on burn
During the possibilities and already diagnosed cases of the coronavirus, I would hope that the planned burning on Tubbs Hill in April might be postponed.