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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 …
HAYDEN: See bigger crime picture
As a citizen of Hayden, it is important to be able to discuss issues. First, this request for an increase in deputies comes directly from our sheriff’s office. Secondly, discussions should be based on fact. Council…
NIC: Leaders have got to go
It seems Al Williams has more support from the community, faculty and staff than does the current board and administration. Let’s get back in the NJCAA and clean house in the administration, starting at the top. A …
BUDGET: County gets it right
The most important vote for any elected local official is the budget. Any service industry such as municipal government necessitates possibly 75% of the budget addressing personnel needs. Salaries are always a majo…
SHERIFF: Vote for Whitehead
While following the Kootenai County Sheriff’s race, I noticed a troubling trend beginning to arise. Two of the candidates have been courting votes by documenting the merits of their service and accomplishments. The…
RAT BITE: Hoping for healing
The young man who received the rat bite and became seriously ill should be covered by Workers Comp.
POLITICS: Deciding best directions
The Trump presidency has uncovered several weaknesses in the American system of government and, perhaps has shown that a free society, by its very nature, is prone to questioning itself and to learning from its mis…
BOOSTER: Wrong guys punished
Booster Board President Dussell/North Idaho College Board Trustees,
OLD HOUSE: Option to demolition
I have been following the debate about demolishing the beautiful old residence (former attorney offices) in order to build much needed government offices. I suggest that the County Commissioners explore the possibi…
PATRIOTS: Stand up for country
True Americans stand with the flag and our country and those that lay down their lives for it! I don’t know about you, but I was somewhat angry when I saw the letter titled “Virtual Circus” by Jeffery Coulter.
NRA: Analysis rather than emotion
Unpopular as history is these days, a little history regarding the 148-year-old, 5.5 million member National Rifle Association seems to be in order.
IMMIGRANTS: A practical solution
Just a thought…
READING: Look back for the future
It has to be evident that children whose parents read to them at an early age stand a better chance for success in school.
FREEDOM: Saluting SFC Sharp
Jeffrey, maybe if you knew a bit more about the sacrifice wounded warrior Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian Sharp made for our country, you would come away with a better perspective about what was taking place the day traf…
SHARP: Patriotic response to criticism
I will respond to John Schnider, local patriot. I appreciate your opinion, however you did not read my letter carefully. First I did not state in any way that I was inconvenienced by the celebration for Sergeant Sh…
GUNS: Explaining violence prevention
Bob Hunt’s ungentlemanly personal attack on Alice Arambarri (My Turn, Aug. 31) does not merit response, but I think it is important to talk about gun violence prevention efforts in Idaho.