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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 …
GAME: Playing 'What if?'
What if Hillary were president and Trump had lost? Let’s envision this for a moment.
NAMES: North Idaho, huh?
Wasn’t aware that there was more than one Idaho. I knew about North and South Dakota, North and South Carolina, and Virginia/West Virginia. Even Washington has enough brotherhood to be “Eastern and “Western.” The e…
KEC: What beautiful music
I want to offer my most sincere thanks to Kootenai Electric for providing opportunities for teachers to submit grants to support their classrooms. Most recently the Kootenai Electric Cooperative approved a grant fo…
AMERICA: On comeback trail
When a person rejects God, he is subject to a wide range of irrational thinking — it could be called insanity.
AT&T: A solid story
I read with appreciation your article on AT&T in The Press. It was refreshing when compared to the recent coverage on Avista. It leads me to believe you have a higher degree of appreciation for the market than rece…
GARDENS: Tour thanks
Thanks to all who participated in the Garden Tour on July 15. It was a success all around.
BROOKS: A public servant
Thank you for publishing the column written by Bill Brooks. He helps speak up for many who are not able or who are not sure how. I enjoy reading the stories where potential scams have been avoided or where he has a…
PRISON: Hell on children
It’s tough to hear about the kids separated from their parents, day after day.
WOMEN: Legislators in waiting
In regard to the piece on Sweet Victories, my opinion is that more women need to be in legislatures. Idaho needs women to represent our state. Marijuana is not legal in the state of Idaho. It is a mind-altering dru…
TRUMP: In a word, treasonous
For two years I have been silent, but I can no longer. I grew up in a time when speaking against this nation was treason! You were arrested and jailed. Tell me, has that changed?
PARADISE: A pooch park
Well, I went into a rant about the dog park transition without focusing on the facts… mea maxima culpa!
POLITICS: Damning Democrats
What is a Totalitarian State? Webster defines it as: of or relating to a political regime based on subordination of the individual to the state and strict control of all aspects of the life and productive capacity …
VETERANS: Enough lip service
This is the season of flags and patriotism, starting with Memorial Day to Flag Day, extending to Independence Day and the fun of summertime. We are ready to stand up proud and congratulate ourselves for the sacrifi…
TRUMP: Handling Putin wisely
A man, Alex, gets out of prison after serving a decade for severe family abuse. The whole community is condemning him and shunning him. The community leader decides to meet with Alex to discuss his and the communit…
CAMPAIGNS: Negative goes nowhere
Thank you Jeff (not the lawyer) Owens for the letter you wrote to the editor published in Sunday’s paper. I agree. The negative ad campaigns make me tune out. I want to hear about the candidate’s strengths, what ex…