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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 …
BANKS: For PFHD commissioner
My wife and I want to endorse ROCKY BANKS for Post Falls Highway District Commissioner, sub district 3.
ARMON: For hospital trustee
I am writing to support Mic Armon for the Kootenai Hospital District Board of Trustees. Mic has served as trustee for Kootenai Health for the last four years and he has extensive experience working with other gover…
GUNS: Idaho v. California
Mr. Boothe, in Idaho, you can buy one or more guns and take them home the same day. In California — A STATE RUN ENTIRELY BY DEMOCRATS — if you purchase a gun, you must wait 10 days to take it home, BUT only if you …
TURKEYS: Effort starts now
Turkeys & More is now raising funds for the Thanksgiving distribution of turkeys and trimmings to vulnerable families. We’re encouraging people to donate or to be a sponsor so there will be sufficient funds to get …
ARTICLE: Judge not
Re: Raydeane Owens’ article “Telling Yourself the Truth” in Live Well CDA magazine:
GOLF: An asset overlooked
Mark Nelke’s May 12 column about coach Bryan Duncan was very complimentary but lacked kudos to the membership and staff at Avondale Golf Club. Without the generosity and cooperation of Avondale coach, Duncan and hi…
BAYVIEW: No means No
The citizens of Bayview are once again being sold an over-engineered bill of goods with fear and half-truth. The engineer’s report says our water tank can easily be rehabilitated and last for at least 25 more years…
TEXTING: Play it safe, drivers
Thank you, Sholeh Patrick for the topic of your May 7 column, “Text and drive?” I have worked my entire adult life in emergency services, about 50 years, recently retiring from my last fire department after 38 year…
ILLEGALS: The bus to McDonald's
The more I think about it, the more I feel like I’ve heard it all… I’m talking about the cheering for strategic busing of illegals to sanctuaries. Cities like San Fran or Seattle, where millions live in sanctuary a…
HOSPITAL: Vote for nurses
I’m a former Kootenai nurse and small business owner. I’m writing to express my support for Cynthia Clark and Liz Godbehere, two nurses running for the Kootenai Health Board of Trustees. This is a very important el…
BOEING: Answering questions
Mr. Black. You ask good questions. You won’t like the answers.
POEM: For special mothers
This is to all the mothers
BIDEN: Poor Joe
Mr. Biden in one of his speeches suggested the Republicans wanted to go back to Jim Crow laws. Maybe he should research that statement.
DRIVERS: A Seattle salute
My wife and I returned from an overseas trip via the Seattle Airport. The agent at the U.S. Customs desk asked where we were from, and we said, “Coeur d’Alene.” He responded. “I’ve been there — I really liked it. P…
NATIONAL ANTHEM: It's not about you
I’ve heard many veterans and seniors talk about the modern day singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It is not a criticism of voice but of the performances of many singers. It has become pretty widespread for sing…