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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 …
WELCOMING: A virtual circus
On Aug. 30, while coming into Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene on Interstate 90 in holiday traffic, I experienced a virtual circus on the highway. Ramps were crowded with police vehicles and flashing lights and overpas…
CARS: 'Cinderella Nights' a fun event
Hard work, dedication, fun and commitment to our communities is what is at the forefront of the “Cinderella Nights” car shows put on by Cinderella Customs and Restoration of Post Falls and Yoke’s Fresh Market, also…
AP: Supposed to report the news
A recent letter writer pointed out that an Associated Press writer made a false claim that the president doesn’t have the constitutional authority to declare ANTIFA a terrorist organization. It might be noted that …
NIC: An opinion from the outside
Where are the LEADERS?
TAXES: It's only a break
It’s always nice to read good news. Like the news Post Falls will not collect the annual 3% property tax increase. “Whew,” the homeowner thinks, “I can use the break.” That’s just it, a break.
CDA: Giving hearts in the Lake City
Recently, a director of a nonprofit in a different city told me that he has learned to distinguish between communities that are wealthy versus those that are generous — apparently one doesn’t necessarily follow the…
DEA: Give me my opioids
A few weeks ago I fell and broke my hip. Needlessly, I was in a lot of pain. While I was in rehab I fractured the same hip just walking across the room. My doctor was giving me pain meds oxycodone, then he switched…
CHURCHES: Follow in southern footsteps
How grounded are your religious beliefs?
TRAILS: Use proper etiquette
I’m writing to express my strong support for the letter “TRAILS: Ears and bicycle law” submitted by Kay Lynn Sands on Aug. 28. Having been a road bike rider since 2005 and logging 3,000 to 4,000 miles per year, I r…
PUPS: Put your dogs safety first
This message is for all of you who let their pups sit in their laps while driving. Do you realize that if you get in an accident and your airbags go off, that is the end of your pup’s life?
HEADLINES: Can alter message
Fascinating! You made my point beautifully!
SHERIFF'S: Opposed to upcoming ballot
Just for the record, I spent 31 years as a law enforcement officer and a command level Captain with a medium size police department in California. Many were the times that I poured over statistics, crime trends, re…
PROPOSAL: Is this what we can expect?
On July 16, the San Francisco Board of Supervisor’s adopted “Resolution 336-19 recognizing the harmful impacts of the institutionalization of the use of pejorative language to refer to formerly incarcerated people.…
TRUMP: Do you hear that laughing sound?
President Trump says he was joking about being “The Chosen One.” He doesn’t realize that he is the joke.
LIBERALS: The collapse of America
Want a good scare? Read the book “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand or better yet, get hold of the three videos that make it up.