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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 …
PROP 2: Say what, senator?
I became confused after reading Friday’s Press (A5). I found a Guest Opinion by Sen. Mary Souza discussing a variety of issues. One was the changes the Legislature were making in Senate Bill 1159 to make it more di…
GREEN: God's on his side
John Green is my District 2 state representative. I happily voted for him last November, and intend to do all I can to keep him in office. We’ve been personally acquainted for about 15 years, and am happy to refer …
PIKE: A bassinine decision
The geniuses at our Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Fish and Game departments teamed up to turn our warm water, weedy southern end of Lake Coeur d’Alene into a cold water cutthroat fishery. They are going to throw gill net…
OPT-OUT: Real estate connections
I read with skepticism the county commissioners’ intention to hold a public meeting regarding the elimination of the building permit opt-out implemented by our previous commissioners. After all, Mr. Fillios made cl…
GUNS: Consider issue logically
I am a gun owner, hunter, concealed weapons permit holder and physician.
PROP 2: Looks who's paying
I voted against expansion of Medicaid in Idaho — Proposition 2. Within 30 days of its passage, I found that the blood pressure medication I had been taking since my heart attack in January 2008 was no longer covere…
LOSE MONEY?: Here it is
To the person who lost money at the Coeur d’Alene Costco parking lot last fall, the money has been turned into the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and can be claimed after March 25. The claim No. is 19C10305.
POLITICS: Tax evaders not wanted
Well, here we go again. Those fools who call themselves the only “Real Republicans” have brought into their fold another disciple of the far right.
HEALTH CARE: Best bill is goal
In the past, we have spoken on the need for improved health care coverage here in Idaho. During my campaign I commented numerous times on the need to improve health care for all Idahoans, and that sentiment has not…
WOMEN: Taking center stage
Thanks to The Press for two inspiring profiles Wednesday: One on Local — Fast Five with Andrea Nagel — and the other on Business, with Verdis and Sandy Young.
PARKING: Must have a phone
Has anyone else noticed that if you don’t have a cellphone, you can’t park at the downtown Diamond lots, including McEuen Park?
DEMOCRATS: Deserve 2020 support
Voters, Democrats may not tell you what you want to hear, but they are telling you the truth. The Republicans, and especially Trump, are telling you what you want to hear, but you know they are lying, and have come…
VIOLENCE: Separate fear, hatred
There is an important difference between hate and fear. As an equal opportunity chicken, I fear all violent people regardless of race, culture, religion, class or sexuality, and employ all due caution whenever my s…
BEE: Winners all around
My son was fortunate to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee at North Idaho College on March 16. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to everyone involved in the event. From the nice lady that checked us…
HEMP: A CEO's plea
Gov. Little and senators,