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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 …
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).
BULLYING: Solution starts at home
I have noticed from my own personal experience with my older daughter that most kids who bully are going through something outside school. Then those who are bullied begin to become bitter at home, and soon will re…
ADVICE: Grandpa's got plenty
Recently I was asked by my granddaughter for financial advice. She’s about to join the workforce and is looking for wisdom on how to save and invest her money. She probably will not ask me for advice again! So here…
CLARKE: A writer's writer
I was sorry to hear of Ric Clarke’s death.
QUILTERS: This play's for you
My husband and I went to Lake City Playhouse last Saturday night. “Quilters” is a great story with a good effort by the cast. This is a must see for any quilter.
CODE: The right choice
I attended the public hearing March 19 on the adoption of the new building codes. I was really surprised by the fear mongering presented by some professional associations and even some Realtors. It was amazing to s…
GUNS: Firing right back
As I read the comments from participants at the pro-AR-15 rally, I was saddened. There was Jesse Stinton’s ignorant and dismissive comment regarding the participating students: “If kids have an excuse to get out of…
QUESTIONS: Answer these, please
Why not sanction the bad actor drug companies who caused much of the opiate crisis and force them to pay for cleaning up the mess they helped create instead of making it the taxpayer’s burden?
LETTER: Sappy is sweet
Mr. Weir, you write that Idaho is becoming “californicated” because of “sappy” letters authored by members of the community. Fake News? What is the definition of this phrase? Do you have one?
CODE: Warning to Realtors
It seems the Realtors Association is going to war against the county’s rural property owners. Talk about a battle you can’t win.