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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 …
JAIL: Inmate being persecuted
I am currently detained pending trial in the Kootenai County Jail. I am housed in administrative segregation, where an Amish man in the cell next to mine, Earl Groff, is being persecuted because of his religion. He…
VOTE: For 'Doug O'
I am writing in support of Doug Okuniewicz for the Idaho House of Representatives. I have had the opportunity to work with Doug for many years and have always found him to be a strong supporter of the conservative …
PROTESTERS: Missed the misery
Everyone has the right to protest. But, Syria dropped sarin gas on innocent women, children and men. You (protesters) people must have missed those pictures of children not able to breathe or flesh burned …
LABRADOR: Not this voter either
I am writing in support of Robert Hunt’s assertion April 13 that Raul Labrador is unfit for governorship due to his disregard for veterans’ issues. I recently experienced this first hand.
STUDENT: Please share Idaho
Hello! I am a fourth grade student in North Carolina. In fourth grade, we research a state for our State Fair, and I have chosen your state! I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Idaho as I work …
FULCHER: A servant leader
I encourage you to join me in voting for Russ Fulcher for Congress because he has shown himself to be a servant leader who has our interests at heart. Having served as a leader in the Idaho Senate, Russ has conserv…
MAINSTREAM: Liberal bias abounds
Did you watch Jim Comey’s interview Sunday night? In that interview he criticized President Obama for making statements about the Clinton investigation — oh, excuse me, The Clinton “Matter.” But America didn’t’see …
CENSUS: Citizenship fair question
The question of citizenship should rightfully be included in the census. A person should proudly proclaim that he/she is a legal citizen. If you have broken the law and living here illegally, you would not answer c…
PROTESTERS: Don't rip Trump
On the one hand, the U.S. has been involved in too much interventionism for decades, and I am a Libertarian, and citizen involvement is usually a good thing, but..
LABRADOR: A vote for life
Raul Labrador needs to be Idaho’s next Governor. The most important issue in this race for me is life. Life is the ultimate cause — the ultimate right — and Raul has been consistently pro-life for his entire life.
SIMS: A proven conservative
Voters in District 3. Please vote, and when you do, vote for Kathy Sims for Representative 3B. She previously served as both a State Senator and a Representative, and has a great deal of Legislature seniority. That…
LITTLE: True education leadership
I am extremely excited to hear that Brad Little intends on increasing dual credit opportunities across Idaho. Brad Little is the type of conservative leader we need in Idaho who will fight for choice and opportunit…
CODE: Two to tango
As a former Realtor I cannot agree with Mr. Regan regarding the warning to Realtors re: building codes and inspections. You probably would find it hard to find a reputable Realtor to list a property that did not ha…
CYCLISTS: No surprises, please
Soon Mother Nature will catch up with the calendar, spring will really be here and cyclists will be out in full force on streets, trails and sidewalks. They have legitimate concerns for their safety but I would lik…
CENSUS: The wrong move
When Commerce Secretary Ross announced that the Census Bureau will include a question about citizenship in the 2020 Census, he made a decision that will have a negative impact on residents in Kootenai County and in…