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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 …
TRUMP: Compare and contrast
What do Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have in common? They love socialism, hate President Trump and are gearing up to run for president in 2020. With every Trump success comes a deeper, more vocal hate for hi…
STREETS: Time now to plan
Let’s review the city of Coeur d’Alene winter street maintenance, particularly Christmas and all the holiday season. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, all the downtown stores, restaurants, bars and other businesses put for…
NEWCOMERS: Leave baggage behind
Years ago, the people of North Idaho did not welcome Californians relocating in Idaho. To give you an example, one morning we went to breakfast in Coeur d’Alene. At the next table, two couples from California were …
GRATEFUL: Bad day averted
I would like to express my gratitude to two local businesses and every one of their excellent employees, as well as GEICO Insurance, who all went beyond ordinary customer service to help me.
BRANNON: Honest, fair, conservative
As a former Kootenai County Commissioner, I witnessed firsthand Jim Brannon’s honesty, fairness and commitment to conservative values. During the budget hearing process, Jim and his staff made the process as effici…
WRITERS: Try this on
It’s too bad more people in our community do not spend their time volunteering instead of trying to think of something nasty to write. Volunteering really makes you feel good and makes people happy instead of disgu…
KAVANAUGH: One bright light
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford credibly answered questions about her sexual assault at the age of 15, and she did so, as she put it, “terrified” to be testifying there in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee — being …
KAVANAUGH: Democrats' plan backfires
The Democrats are in self-destruct mode. Their lynch mob mentality was their undoing. Their rage against Judge Brett Kavanaugh was turned back upon themselves. They had the votes to deny him confirmation until they…
VOTERS: Now hear this
Are you ready to vote? The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County wants to remind you that registering to vote is the first step to participating in our democracy. Now is the time to get registered or verify tha…
GRIZZLY: Rest of the story
Reading the Oct. 4 article regarding the killing of a grizzly bear, my interest was piqued by the last paragraph regarding a hunting guide killed by a grizzly on Sept. 14. I did not recall seeing anything in the pa…
AMADOR: For Idaho House
The people of Coeur d’Alene are lucky to have the chance to reelect Paul Amador in the upcoming election. Paul is a candidate of great character, strong leadership and thoughtful decision-making.
AMENDMENT: Step up, senator
Sen. Jim Risch laments how other senators “look at you like you have three heads” when proposing controlling federal spending. Is that any surprise when corporations can donate unlimited money to influence what the…
PROP 2: It's your secret
The two-party system is killing responsible governance. If the Republicans like something, the Democrats hate it, and if the Democrats like something the Republicans hate it. Our elected officials feel they must to…
TRUMP: An economic checkup
Donald Trump castigates the Obama Administration for issues brought on by his own party.
VOTERS: Pick a party
Our nation is in serious trouble because we have gotten away from the constitutional government our founders gave us. They gave us three branches of government: the legislative branch (to make laws), the executive …