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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 …
PARKING: Illegal is illegal
Vickie Currie was critical of the sheriff’s department ticketing possible out of town girls softball tournament fans for illegal parking. I don’t know how to break this to Vickie but the police in San Diego, Los An…
MIRANDA: For county commissioner
As a lifelong resident of this great state, I care deeply about Idaho and her communities. My wife and I retired and moved from eastern Idaho to Coeur d’Alene in 2010. We are now close to our daughters and their wo…
BRANNON: For county clerk
Jim Brannon has been a great Kootenai County Clerk. His greatness lies in the fact that no one who knows him would call him great. He is a charming but unassuming man who does not steal the spotlight. Jim needs no …
9/11: Ceremonies warranted
Two years ago, I was able to convince Hayden officials that a Patriots Day Memorial program should be observed by our city. So on each Patriots Day in 2016 and 2017 a group of us, including Sheriff Ben Wolfinger, N…
SCHROEDER: Deserves your vote
Rebecca Schroeder is redefining the meaning of community engagement. I remember first meeting Rebecca. Instantly, I could tell that she was passionate about our community and someone I hoped would step up and run f…
TEACHERS: The pay predicament
A Time Magazine article this week concerns teacher pay, and they insist that teachers are seriously underpaid.
VISITORS: Punished for patronage
Last weekend, North Idaho College hosted a girl’s softball tournament here in Coeur d’Alene. The games were played at Ramsey and Finucane parks. There were teams here from Boise and Washington.
BENEWAH: Time to choose
Residents of Benewah County, this November election for county commissioners is an important one! If an elected commissioner’s term is vacated, either by an untimely death or early retirement before their term is c…
METOO: Lest we forget
It’s time for some ground rules in the “MeToo” movement. Men are not the enemy; they are our fathers, husbands, brothers, friends, etc. They deserve every fairness afforded under the law, including the statute of l…
GUARD: The coast is clear
Your recent feature about the Coast Guard reunion was spot on, and as a retired Chief, warmed my salty old heart.
AMADOR: Champion for education
As someone who has lived in North Idaho for 40 years and raised my children here, I am aware of the importance of education in our state. My children attended schools locally and my grandchildren will enter the pub…
ARTICLE V: A different convention
I read with interest your recent editorial entitled “Convention Wrong Kind Of Invention” and was surprised at the obvious lack of knowledge on the subject.
RIVER: Problems aplenty
The article in the CDA Press 8/17 was good news for the people of Harrison in regard to bad behavior by a few boaters. Now that their problem is solved maybe they can do something about the noise pollution and eros…
DEMS: Not my platform
The midterm elections may determine the political course of this country for years to come. As a conservative Republican, I hope that Democrats sweep into power on a self-destructive course. Their leadership is on …
DUO: Time to go
In my opinion, Hillary and Barack are two peas in a pod — they simply don’t know when to fade into the sunset. It’s almost like they have to share their wisdom and brilliance with us — that somehow without them the…