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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 …
DISCIPLINE: Way to be
We must discipline ourselves with the intentions of maturing and growing from our discipline.
BROOKS: There for us
This past weekend as I was cruising around Facebook on my computer, a pop-up message appeared on my screen without a warning. It told me my computer had been seriously compromised. I needed to call a toll-free numb…
ROUNDABOUTS: Etiquette 101
Many of us by now have had a great deal of experience with traffic circles and how they work. However, there are still a few citizens who are not familiar with how traffic circles work. Let’s visit that, shall we?
TRUMP: A smile killer
When compared with other First Ladies — including Democrats and Republicans — Melania Trump seldom smiles. But when one reflects on her being married to a person who has reportedly had numerous affairs — one that w…
SAFETY: That won't work
A letter writer in your March 4th edition pointed out a possible solution to school safety by recruiting retired peace officers and other professionals to perform armed security at public schools. I hate to throw a…
PLASTICS: Disposal dilemma
To whom it may concern: I’ve seen too many programs on TV about plastics and the damage they are doing to our oceans and planet. The owner of CdA Garbage and Post Falls Sanitation has stated that too many people ar…
PARKING: Here's the predicament
City parking enforcement uses GPS to determine where a parked vehicle is located. GPS is only accurate to within 10 feet under the best of conditions. Buildings, etc., can affect that accuracy and the fact that the…
POLICE: Thank you for protecting us
I’m writing you because I want to thank all the brave police officers in our community who serve and protect us on a regular basis. I’m so glad the officers who were shot recently in Kootenai County are OK. Thank y…
FEMINISM: And abortion
The latest feminist attack on men is called “toxic masculinity.” It charges that males are so engrossed in being males that they become violent — witness the Florida shooting. Feminists find a willing audience for …
ACCIDENTS: Waiting to happen
For those of you unfortunate enough to have to travel on Highway 53 from Washington state line into Rathdrum, then you must have noticed that all trucks are forced to go 30 mph. This means that you will also have t…
DAYLIGHT: Dim view of proposal
This is in response to the article regarding Sen. Steve Vick’s proposal to end daylight savings time in order to follow Washington’s lead.
CARLSON: Ease up on Sali
In Chris Carlson’s column, The Carlson Chronicle, I get the feeling he is still trying to oust Bill Sali who served in Congress 12 years ago. Mr. Carlson refers to Congressman Sali as an obscure little known Legisl…
CARTOON: No laughing matter
The political cartoon by Mike Shelton on March 11 was stupid and disgusting, and not funny for patriots who believe in America. The depictions of the president of our United States and the North Korean leader are d…
VIOLENCE: Cut down districts
We would like to see well-trained people protect children in schools in this state from the maybe mentally ill killers with guns, etc. One way to pay for it is to cut the extremely excessive number of public school…
BUILDING: Code red, Kootenai
I am writing in opposition to Kootenai County proposals creating any ordinance that attempts to make any exceptions or exemptions to having building plan reviews, permits, and inspections that ensure the public wil…