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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 …
HOMELESS: And hypocritical
I was watching the local news on TV and they were doing a story about opening warming centers for the homeless and placing mats on the floor of a gym for them to sleep on.
LEAVING: Time's up
In a vile rant on Aug. 16, Ron Dayton of Athol stated that he will leave this country and never return if the Democrats do not win the House AND Senate this time around.
VETERAN: Asks NIC a question
Thank you for your coverage and salute to us veterans in the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday editions. As an Army veteran during the Vietnam War and as an active Army Reservist for many years, I appreciate all of the se…
ONLINE: A fine education
Many people don’t realize the process that takes place to get food from the farm to our tables, but my son Ethan is learning just that thanks to his career readiness classes at his online high school, Idaho Technic…
DISASTER: A president's priorities
It’s ironic that our declared nationalist president is in Paris at a time when a national catastrophic event is occurring here at home.
POLITICS: Going way too far
In the Friday, Nov. 9 edition of The Press was “A Democrat’s Message To Republican Friends” by Cory Jane English.
LOCKDOWN: Parental peril
Regarding the lockdown at Lake City High School on Oct. 31, my concern is a high-speed trip by Georgi Brown, quoted as, “I came down the freeway 100 mph” to see her son.
ROAD WORK: Emphasis on 'work'
Why are Government Way resurfacing contractors not working on weekends and holidays? This is way beyond aggravating already, kind of like leading a horse over a railroad trestle, or fingernails on a chalkboard.
GROWTH: Memo to schools
I attended the Nov. 5 Lakes Highway District meeting and sat through several growth-related items including the proposed new school for the Coeur d’Alene School District. The meeting in general was well informed an…
PROP 2: IFF doesn't get it
Medicaid Expansion for 65,000 Idahoans is a great thing for Idaho. As a previous volunteer and board member for Heritage Health, I have been behind this for years. Reading the article and educating myself about the…
ELECTION: The right priorities
A new wave of hopefully common-sense Democrats coming into office might just be what is needed to override the goofballs like Pelosi and Waters who think they are being paid to obstruct and stagnate government.
CANDIDATE: Grateful and honored
I am overwhelmed with the amount of support I received this general election cycle. My supporters worked tirelessly and I appreciate each and every one of you! We had some uphill battles, but they were handled with…
COLUMN: Here's your answer
Mr. Cameron; in your Nov. 8 “A Brand New Day” article, even though you say you’re not picking on Republicans, you come across as complaining about us voters as making what “you” felt was odd decisions. Then, what c…
IDAHO: Great place to vote
I would like to commend the Elections Department here in Kootenai County. It was a crazy day (I worked in one of the polls), but the system they have set up is not only very efficient but extremely fraud proof. Ida…
HAGADONE: A corporate salute
The Nov. 8 issue showed 45 employees who have worked for Hagadone Corp. for more than 20 years. This is a significant achievement for any business, especially in the hospitality industry.