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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 …
BILL: Research doesn't matter
First, let me thank the six senators who voted against SB 1313. Studies have shown that, controlling for all other relevant factors, states that have passed “stand your ground” laws have seen an increase in homicid…
STUDENTS: Don't undermine them
Tens of thousands of teens across the country are standing up for common sense gun reform. Throughout their childhood, they’ve read of mass shootings in schools, churches, outdoor concerts. They’ve grown up practic…
BROOKS: Column's a keeper
My wife and I read Bill Brooks’ column faithfully and have learned a great deal from him. Because of that, when we received a phone call that sounded suspicious, we didn’t call the number we were instructed to call…
CODE: There's trouble ahead
The other night I was having dinner with a friend of my son’s. He was in town looking at the possibility of moving to this area, and when I asked what he did, he stated he was a building inspector. I asked what he …
ADVICE: Well said, Marvin
This is in response to Marvin Miller’s letter from March 28. What great, common sense advice you gave your granddaughter when she asked your opinion on financial matters as she prepares to enter the workforce. If m…
GARBAGE: Build the wall
I have an idea to build President Trump’s wall and clean up the ocean’s garbage. It is estimated the Pacific garbage gyre is 8 trillion tons, the size of Texas and growing. The U.S. Navy has a fleet of mothballed L…
STUDENTS: They're being used
How many of you would support high schools defending abortion, pro or con? What about Planned Parenthood, pro or con?
RACISM: Let it end
Aren’t we ALL human beings?
GUNS: The real problem
Even though I’m an NRA member, I understand why bump stocks, high capacity clips and automatic weapons should be banned.
AMERICA: Got to be good
The headline in the Sunday Press boldly proclaimed “Enough is Enough!” in reference to the recent “March For Our Lives” conducted across the country by hundreds of thousands of American “youths.” Of the students wh…
SENATOR: Voters, take note
All Idahoans should know what James Risch did during the Senate vote for the omnibus budget bill. He held up a bill that would finally give us a national budget and avoid a government shutdown to pander to his ultr…
THRIFT: Keep store open
I read in the paper that the Senior Thrift Store in Post Falls is closing. They are the best thrift store in Kootenai County! Best merchandise, best prices and best people who work there.
GUNS: Bans won't work
The anti-gun organizations want you to believe that solving school shootings is as simple as banning firearms. Nothing could be further from the truth.
POLITICS: Finding better leaders
Citizens across the land have read a Judicial Watch bulletin admitting that there is massive voter fraud — from both Democrats and Republicans.
RSVP: Please, read this
Amen! This letter is in response to Dennis Edelbrock’s guest opinion dated March 21 in regard to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).