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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 …
TRAGEDY: Cd’A stands out
TRADGEDY: Cd’A stands out
BEACH: Time to take it back
BEACH: Time to take it back
GOVERNMENT: There is a better way
Everyone in America agrees our government is too big! But, shouldn’t that be handled by each department? They would have more information and thoughts about where the waste is. Majority of the employees are dedicat…
PRIDE: Should be honored
“…letting people exist without shame.” What a beautiful way of explaining the reason why Pride should be honored. Thank you, Tonya, for your sweet, clear and informative My Turn piece.
FIREWORKS: Sarcasm or not?
To coin an express off a very old commercial. “Is it sarcasm or is it Memorex.” Reading Josh Calderwood letter published June 25. Initially I thought it was very well done — the use of sarcasm to make a point. Mr. …
HUNTING: Non-residents pull from resident quota
Lifetime hunting license certificates are available to all Idaho residents. These certificates authorize all privileges associated with a corresponding annual license regardless of you moving out of Idaho after pur…
FIREWORKS: Be respectful of animals, veterans
It is that time of year again. The Fourth of July is a wonderful celebration which we as Americans should cherish every year! It is the celebration of our country! However, Fourth of July brings loud fireworks. Whe…
FIREWORKS: Light off double the amount
The time of year is almost upon us patriots when some people will come out of their hovels and remind all of Kootenai County that they hate loud noise and they demand silence all 365 days of the year, especially on…
U.S.: A civil war is coming
This is a notice to all the good law bidding citizens of this great nation a civil war is coming and we all need to be prepared to arm yourselves and try to get organized against this Fascist government. The govern…
IDAHO: There are no good ones
I was born and raised in Idaho. I remember a time when traffic was light, crime was minimal, and the land felt open and peaceful. We didn’t need to leave — we had everything we wanted right here.
THANKS: Good Samaritan helps out
I want to thank the young man that helped this old man get my truck off Government Way by Costco on May 1 by towing my truck to safety in a nearby parking lot.
COUNCIL: Vote no for zone change
Wednesday, June 11, the Rathdrum City Council met to see if Hayden Homes had corrected their proposal to change the zoning from industrial to residential zone. Their 240-page proposal now includes an addition to co…
PARKING: Scanner malfunction results in ticket
Today we went to see my great-grandson and great-granddaughter ride the carousel. We arrived at the parking lot and saw a sign that said “hold your phone to (there were two places) and scan. We attempted to do just…
JEWS: Must depend on themselves
Due to a long history to include an Egyptian Pharaoh, Masada, Russian pogroms, Torquemada in Spain, the Nazi concentration camps, Pope Pius XII, the Balford Declaration (to name just a few events to start a diaspor…
TRUMP: Not a king, but there is one
I feel compelled to respond to the citizens (and trespassers here illegally) concerning the nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and his administration. It is said by those misguided folks that Trump …