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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 …
THANKS: For competition
I want to thank my primary opponent, Roger Garlock, for having the courage and willingness to put his name on the ballot and seek to represent the people of Idaho in the Legislature. The time, energy and personal s…
THANKS: People helping people
I would like to thank the Post Falls Eagles Aerie 3682, the Eagle Riders and other members that donated money to bury a World War II veteran.
PIZZA: A unanimous vote
A very special THANK YOU to Tom Cronin for the delicious pizzas he delivered to Precinct No. 57 at Christ the King Lutheran Church on election Day, May 15. It was shared with precinct No. 56 poll workers.
HUNGER: A local feast
Saturday, May 12 was the 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive facilitated by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
3Cs: Gratitude is fashionable
On April 18, Cancer and Community Charities, 3Cs, once again held our spring fashion show. This year we named it “Fashion With a Flair” and held it in the evening at The Coeur d’Alene Resort. Silverwood Theme Park …
HISTORY: Suggestion for Syd
I hope local historian Syd Albright will write a Sunday article about the CCC and the WPA, focused narrowly on the Northwest.
HASAAN: Pinning disabilities
What a beautiful, inspirational article in last Sunday’s paper about Hasaan Hawthorne! Yes, he is “disabled,” but that doesn’t slow him down in the least. In fact, when he came face to face with his differences, he…
SHOOTING: A father's letter
Some emotions that we experience can only be best explained through the art medium of poetry.
ELECTION: Not about you
To Democratic candidate for governor Jordan:
RACE: Congrats, and a tip
It was a good, respectful race for County Commissioner District 3. Leslie Duncan won, as I knew she would. She’s a very accomplished woman. Bob Thornton is a good man. I’m happy to have met him.
RESULTS: Fulcher 'buried'
Election results were reported in separate articles for city, county and state.
MEDIA: Flunk on Trump
I know many folks do not watch Fox News because they think it is biased, and it is. But it is biased toward the truth as opposed to the distortions and outright lies spewing from the so called major media. It has b…
VA: Billing alert
On May 11, I received a bill from the VA Administration for $398, saying that payment was due by May 29 or there would be penalties. The disturbing part of the bill is that it was for seven services dating back to …
EXCHANGE: A land zombie
The Upper Lochsa Land Exchange is back from the dead. The Idaho Department of Lands is interested in purchasing the 39,000 acres of private land owned by Western Pacific Timber. These lands are the infamous cutover…
PLEASE: Hear this, men
From mothers to our sons: