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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 …
FLIGHT: When honor returns
To those who greeted our Honor Flight on Aug. 25:
BAT: All's well that
It seems the bat picture hit some sensitivities in some. Bats are indeed an important part of our ecosystem. However, “Bats have been shown to carry a number of harmful infections, including rabies and viruses rela…
DEMOCRATS: Just like children
When we consider how to vote for someone, maybe we should go way back before high school. Why not start in kindergarten? We all know children at this age, boys and girls, do the most in outrageous things. Let’s do …
HIPPO: Where art thou?
I read, with awe, in Steve Cameron’s column that a live hippopotamus had been seen in Coeur d’Alene and later swimming in the river.
ADDIS: For state House
I am writing in support of Jim Addis for State Representative in District 4, Seat A. I’ve known Jim for nearly 20 years and can attest that he is a man of integrity and service. He is a hard worker who is willing t…
TRUMP: Lower and lower
How sweet! Kim writes Trump a love letter and now Trump is in love. They do have a lot in common: both are liars, egomaniacs, narcissistic, cheaters, etc., etc. Plus they both have great haircuts.
KAVANAUGH: Deserves disqualification
I watched the entire interview of Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh kept reminding us of what a wonderful child and young man he was. But as he continued to testify I watched his face. As his ang…
AMADOR: For state House
I am writing in support of Paul Amador for House Seat 4B. We need strong leadership in our state and strong representation for Coeur d’Alene. Paul has many years of leadership experience working with nonprofits, se…
ADDIS: For state House
In the upcoming November election, our community will have a great opportunity to elect Jim Addis to the Legislature for District 4 Seat A. Working with Jim over the past few years, we have noticed that he uses his…
PROP 2: Reasons behind 'yes'
1. Medicaid expansion is fiscally responsible. Proposition 2 takes tax dollars we have already paid and, instead of sending them off to the federal government with no benefit to us, it uses these same dollars to in…
KAVANAUGH: The fuzzy past
My family supported the Democratic Party from the presidency of our beloved Franklin Delano Roosevelt through the ill-fated candidacy of Robert Kennedy for president. A teenager, I joined the U.S. Navy, April 13, 1…
PHOTO: Reader offended
I have to admit I did a double take when I saw the Seattle Seahawk picture on the front page of the sports section in Monday’s paper. I was baffled and offended that the Coeur d’Alene Press thought it was appropria…
BROOKS: Not what we need
This is an open letter to candidate for Kootenai County Commissioner Bill Brooks in response to your comments published in the Sept. 30 Press, concerning taxpayers who disagree with you on opt-out of permits.
FULCHER: For U.S. House
Idaho is probably the most conservative state in the union. But, that is not something that we ought to take for granted. We must continue to work to elect men and women who support the Constitution and who will wo…
DONATION: Hut missing in action
I was driving through the Fred Meyer parking lot on Sunday morning when I looked over where the Salvation Army donation hut used to be located. Someone left two large bags of clothes. Why? The hut was taken out Fri…