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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 …
PRIORITY: Take care of neighbors
Just a note to remind people to be serving and not self-serving.
FEAR: What Bible says
In 1933, Franklin Roosevelt said “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
HOARDERS: A salute to you
I would like to thank all the hoarders and grocery stores for their bizarre actions during this coronavirus crisis. I am 75 and in the high risk category for getting the illness.
COVERAGE: Stick with guidelines
Your coverage (as well as the event itself) of the St. Patrick’s Day party at Paddy’s is outrageous. I have never written a letter to the editor before, however this issue needs to be addressed. The two top article…
GETTYSBURG: Revised for 2020
Four years and many tweets ago our voters brought forth on this continent, a new President, who believes in Liberty, and is dedicated to the supposition that all Socialism is created evil.
POEM: VIRUS
Vivid illness, you’ve got my number
FEAR: Take a deep breath
Addressing fear-based agendas.
TP: Note to you hoarders
Dear Kootenai County residents and fellow Americans, I implore you to take seriously the rapidly transpiring virus and be aware of you neighbors around you and not be selfish. An example of being selfish during the…
GRIMM: Community-minded leader
I’ve known John Grimm for more than 10 years. I know him to be a good and honest man who is willing to actively contribute time and effort toward the betterment of his community. John is well-schooled in the U.S. C…
PRESS: Feeding the frenzy of virus fear
Congratulations to the Cd’A Press for feeding the frenzy on the corona virus. To know emergency responders will be wearing respiratory masks when these masks provide protection only when the wearer is infected is v…
LITTLE: A calming leader during crisis
Governor Little’s press conference on COVID-19 calmly went right to the point. He recognized that many in Idaho will eventually get some form of the disease. Most will get over it by themselves, but a percentage wi…
VIRUS: Why wipe out supply of toilet paper?
OK what’s the deal with the run on toilet paper and water as the apparent cure for the Corona Virus. The line I witnessed wrapped around Costco’s opening this morning is a case in point. Mind you hundreds of custom…
TRUMP: Taking inventory
Lee Gibson is right about everything those people said about Trump. He is a racist, liar, dictator and a criminal, and most of all a sorry excuse for a human being.
NORRIS: He shows up
Thank you to Bob Norris for showing intelligence and concern for citizens living in northern Kootenai County. Those of us in Athol, Spirit Lake, etc… are grateful to a sheriff candidate who shows up at a town hall …
COMMISSION: Vote for Bill, Chris
I’ve worked closely with many of the Kootenai County commissioners over the past 10 years and attended dozens of commissioner meetings and budget hearings. Bill Brooks and Chris Fillios have demonstrated consistent…