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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 …
PRESS: Food for thought
Picking up the paper at The Resort, I realized it was better than any TV I had been watching. Your story about the Morris family, Dr. Burns’ article on “Dear Lord,” and Twitter War were all so very well-written and…
DINNER: Delightful gift
I would like to thank the owners and helpers of Freedom Burrito in Post Falls for the nice Thanksgiving dinner. It was such a wonderful way they shared the day.
GM: Survive then profit
As of late, the news reports the large layoffs at General Motors. It appears they are trying to put themselves in the survival and profitable mode. We are for sure in changing times and times that are not easy to c…
PLANNING: High-rise anxiety
I was alarmed to read Roger Smith’s Guest Opinion (Nov. 24) about a developer seeking to double his Atlas Mill site land density from C-17 to a huge C-34. Smith warned that these 21 high-rise apartments (2,200 rent…
OBAMA: Two can play
If there are current military or veterans who still support Donald Trump, then they are hypocrites.
CDA: A URD proposal
Urban renewal is urgently needed in northeast Coeur d’Alene. Dairy Queen, Burger King and Taco Time are all closed now. Government Way to Best Avenue and Fourth Street to I-90 has empty buildings, a large empty lot…
CRITTERS: Tale of 2 columnists
I’ve got to tell you… It’s A Brand New Day for me when I read Christian Ryan’s Critters of North Idaho column. Quite informative and enlightening especially to hear how the fisher, a close cousin of weasels, strate…
CAMERON: Brand new yay
“A Brand New Day” with Steve Cameron: WORTH THE INK!
TIPS: Follow president's lead
As our president has demonstrated, criminal activity should not impede economic stability. We can all be thankful everyone’s doing their part in the coming weeks by following these simple guidelines.
CLIMATE: The beauty of oil
President Trump has withdrawn from the Paris Accord on climate change. As a consequence, several large cities have taken action to try and accomplish the goals of the Accord themselves. Some have said they want to …
MERCEDES: This is for you
Capture the in-betweens,
SCHOOL: Power play alert
My three years on the Coeur d’Alene School District’s Long-Range Planning Committee has provided me with unique insight into construction dilemmas. I believe Lakes Highway District must be held accountable for its …
EDITORAL: Agree, however
I agree with your editorial of Nov. 18 to a point. We should probably tone down our rhetoric, but how is that possible when people like Hillary Clinton, Maxine Waters, Cory Booker, Eric Holder, etc., encourage peop…
CRITICISM: Dos and don'ts
Making assumptions on someone’s character from their beliefs is always a mistake if you want a meaningful discussion. The straw man argument — (assuming that if someone believes a certain thing, then they must also…
FEMINISM: One man's view
Lawyer Michael Avenatti claims “she hit me first” to justify his striking a woman. He’s right. If “she” had been “he,” we’d be talking about self defense, but women have somehow acquired the right to assault a man …