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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 …
EXPANSION: Reality and empathy
Medicaid, I believe many people who voted in favor of this were not adequately informed on the repercussions to them should the federal government reduce the funding level from 90 percent which is not uncommon.
MUSIC: Thanks to supporters
I want to express deep thanks to our community for financially supporting music programs in the area. Kootenai Electric Cooperative recently awarded Ramsey Magnet School of Science a grant for $1,440. The grant’s p…
CHEERS: For Trump, Kirk
I would like to initiate a poll. Maybe the CDA Press would be interested in discovering what it is that Democrats and liberals have to offer America and if they are proud of the current crop of socialist contenders…
DALTON: Beware comp plan
I am a volunteer member of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. Our Committee meets by invitation with the Planning & Zoning Commission to re-write the Comprehensive Plan for Dalton Gardens. We began this process in M…
DALTON: Reject the recall
As a 30-year resident of Dalton Gardens I oppose the recall of the current City Council and mayor.
FISH: Let nature sort it out
After reading your Feb. 28 outdoor section article on walleye in Lake Pend Oreille, I just have to add my two cents.
DICTATORS: Don't help this one
1) In 1938, Chamberlain of England made a peace accord with HITLER. In 1939, Hitler invaded Poland. (What happened to Hitler?)
DALTON: Yes for recall
Henry Lane recently accused me of hypocrisy. In reality, he helps make my point and demonstrates my consistency. I’ve repeatedly stated this recall is important because our city officials haven’t followed the rule …
ROADS: Neuter the studs
According to an article in the March 1 Press, the Idaho Department of Transportation experienced a $406 million shortfall in covering the cost of highway maintenance during fiscal 2018. Much of that cost can be att…
CLIMATE: Check it out, Jay
“Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” (Charles Dudley Warner, 1829-1900)
GOP: Where are you?
The Republican Party has been hijacked in North Idaho. A more befitting name would be the North Idaho Taliban as their views and efforts reflect the most far-right fringe, conspiracy theorists of our community. The…
GUNS: Failing our children
In Tuesday’s article, “HOUSE BILL 203 WOULD ALLOW CONCEALED WEAPONS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS,” Coeur d’Alene Education Association President Bruce Twitchell presented the following survey comment: “If the teacher that thr…
HEALTH CARE: Experts wanted
I want to be an educated voter, but I need some help! Kootenai Health and our medical community is large and great (thank you). However, we need and must have their honest opinions on some of the proposals regardin…
RIVER'S EDGE: Well done, Cd'A
What a pleasure to read the headline in the paper Wednesday that the mayor and City Council vetoed the apartments on Seltice. We all knew the increased traffic would have been a nightmare. It was pure joy to read t…
SCHOOLS: Yes for responsibility
Nothing makes me feel more like part of a great society than having the opportunity to say YES to schools when I vote! I feel a responsibility and a camaraderie with my fellow citizens in the belief that a good edu…