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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 …
MALEK: Best (and only) choice
In the highly contested seven-way race, one candidate outshines and outpaces the rest. That candidate is Republican Luke Malek.
FACEBOOK: See you later
I joined Facebook several years ago but have seldom used it. Based on the many indicators that too many entities have access to my info, including the Press’s strong connection to that platform, I am in the process…
PRESS: Conservative equals success
I read with interest Cd’A Press Publisher Lawrence Riley’s impassioned plea to not let the Facebook – Google duopoly cut “off the blood supply (money) the newspapers need to prosper.” I wholeheartedly agree that th…
MALEK: Stands up to feds
With the upcoming Republican primary on May 15th, many are asking who the candidates are and why they should be voted for. With such a high profile race for Governor, the race for our next Congressman has gotten ve…
LABRADOR: Not this voter
Congressman Raul Labrador is a candidate for Idaho’s governor. His personal history is compelling, and by all measures he is a good and decent man. I have been the legislative Chairman of two veteran’s organization…
BROOKS: Right on code
Bill Brooks is absolutely right in his conviction to support and maintain the building permit and inspection process in Kootenai County. I have lived in the 1978 Tax Assessor’s Enforced Plat of Spirit Lake East for…
LIBRARY: Friends, step forward
I am writing to let you know about the Community Library Foundation, a 501-(-3 organization. We have seven library buildings in our District — Athol, Harrison, Hayden, Pinehurst, Post Falls, Rathdrum and Spirit Lak…
FULCHER: Best of the bunch
The Republican lineup of candidates for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District House seat seems to have several decent choices but my favorite is Russ Fulcher, who combines his Constitution-true track record in Idaho s…
SUICIDE: Listen to them
After the recent suicides, I’ve seen some really dumb people commenting on posts through Facebook.
GOP: Take the offensive
I did not attend the Republican dinner at The Resort but I heard about it. Mike Baker, retired CIA agent and a brilliant analyst, was the guest speaker and was well received. He spoke about patriotism and other lik…
EBERLEIN: Words to regret
Upon reading my morning Cd’A Press, and the featured story Tuesday, here is MY response:
AVISTA: Sale raises alarms
Why is America’s Avista Corporation being sold to the foreign country of Canada’s HydroOne, whose corporate headquarters are located in Toronto, eastern Canada?
MARINES: Heed this call
The Marine Corps League needs a few good men and women.
EASTER: Closed? Good!
To Ed Elliott, Hayden Papa Murphy’s Pizza: I stopped by on a fundraiser night to purchase a pizza and noticed a sign on your door “Closed on Easter.” I would like to thank you and all the other establishments that …
PRESS: Staying on top
How has the Coeur d’ Alene Press remained the region’s primary communication company? By continually evolving to provide timely information and being the champions of community involvement and engagement.