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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 …
EMERGENCY: You came through
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the couple who helped with my wife’s emergency at Shari’s Restaurant on Sunday, March 1. Thank you to Shari’s for their help also. She’s doing fine and thank you again.
SHERIFF: The good old days
The running for sheriff and apparently some bad blood brewing reminded me of my grandfather, who was sheriff of Woodward, Okla. He was running for re-election in the 1930s and after losing, wrote the following to t…
JACOBSON: Intelligent and caring
I am writing to endorse and recommend Elizabeth Jacobson to the voters of Kootenai County, District 2 for County Commissioner. I have known Elizabeth for more than 20 years in my previous positions as Professor, As…
TOPHER: Tribute and tribulation
Mr. Scott M. White will receive his sentencing and once again we will get to read about the “Kid Cannabis.”
UNITARIAN: Principles of wisdom
Thank you, Bill Buley, for your informative March 5 article “Believe — or not’” about our new part-time minister, Pastor Fred Toerne, at North Idaho Unitarian Universalists. Fred mentioned that Unitarian Universali…
WHITEHEAD: A man of honor
I’ve read several opinions about the candidates running for Kootenai County sheriff and I have to say that probably the best person running is Richard (Rick) Whitehead.
GENERALIZATIONS: Try these on
In response to Bob Ridout’s letter published March 8. He has somehow determined that only Republicans believe in defending themselves from violent criminals. I couldn’t let his over-the-top generalization go unchal…
BROOKS: Reasons for support
I have known Bill Brooks since 2003 and during this time we have coached several youth programs. We have grown to become good friends and support each other’s goals and projects.
COMMUNICATION: Kids and columnists
Class, raise your hands if you sent Annaleigh, the Virginia third grader, comments about Idaho. Thanks to the readers who did (“Press,” March 4)!
RE-ENTRY: Community's answer
RE-ENTRY: Community’s answer
GOP: Plenty to criticize
GOP: Plenty to criticize
VIRUS: Calm is the key
VIRUS: Calm is the key
COLUMBIA: Idea makes sense
COLUMBIA: Idea makes sense
FORUM: Why I pulled out
FORUM: Why I pulled out
FORUM: Made choice clear
FORUM: Made choice clear