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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 …
FOSTER CARE: A little help, please
Did you know that there are not enough foster care homes in Kootenai County? Newborns are being sent home with their drug addicted parents. Leah a social worker at the hospital said they have even sent newborns hom…
INITIATIVE: Leave well enough alone
Rep. Jim Addis says the Idaho Legislature’s effort to make citizens’ initiatives nearly impossible has the purest motives. (Don’t call it “revenge on voters.”) History suggests otherwise.
HOUSING: Trust yourselves, Cd'A
I agree that affordable housing is important.
COMMISH: Learns traffic lesson
The other day I was embarrassed when a caller pointed out that I “ran a red light” at Ramsey and Kathleen. I plead guilty. I thanked the caller for reminding me.
WIDMYER: Mayoral excellence
I listened to Steve Widmyer, Coeur d’Alene mayor, speak Friday. As a city resident, knowing what is happening in the city is important for all residents. His presentation was most informative and the question and a…
RE-ENTRY: Good for county
Sholeh Patrick’s column regarding the proposed Community Re-entry Center for North Idaho was well researched and very positive on this subject. I sure hope many, many people read it and give it a second look rather…
COACH: Apology to community
It is with deep regret that the NIC Men’s Basketball program has placed the institution, community and athletic department in an unprecedented situation. As the head coach of Men’s Basketball program, I take respon…
PARKING: Short gain, longer pain
I’ve read several articles about parking fees in Coeur d’Alene and thought you might be interested in the fact that I MAY not be alone in this frame of mind.
HOUSING: Smaller is better
I read with interest the story about affordable housing. Surely the 350 and up houses are being built for newcomers, not us old-time residents.
KHS: We depend upon you
Thank you, Justin Kane for your kind words regarding Kootenai Humane Society. You are absolutely correct! We are NOT affiliated with or receive funding from any animal welfare organizations, including the Humane So…
NIC: President's game plan
The treatment North Idaho College athletics has received from our conference leadership for league violations is unquestionably excessive. Anyone interested in following the process, from the initial notice of the …
MUSEUM: Local treasure threatened
In less than 45 days another historic Coeur d’Alene home will be plowed down in favor of new, trendy townhouses. Of course I’m referring to the White House, that grand old home at Eighth and Sherman. Built in 1903 …
SANCTIONS: Assessing the blame
I’ve read with interest the recent articles regarding the North Idaho College Athletic Department’s alleged violations and the sanctions announced by the NWAC. I say “alleged” because it appears that the “investiga…
SANCTIONS: NIC leaders, fight back
This letter is in response to the egregious actions and claims that have been taken up against certain members of the North Idaho College Athletics Department.
LAKELAND: Bond vs. levy
Check the facts: Bond = 20 years or Levy = 2 years