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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 …
FULCHER: Best of the bunch
There are six Republicans running for the First District of Congress. While they all may sound good, Russ Fulcher is more qualified than all the rest.
LOGGING: Comment on proposal
St. Joe District Ranger Mat Davis proposes to log 3 square miles in the Theriault, Kelly, Williams and Sewash Creek drainages a few miles south of Avery. The Idaho Panhandle Forest plan has identified much of these…
TRUMP: He's that good
I was recently sent a joke that is a perfect description of the media attitude toward Donald Trump and I must pass it on. I’ll keep it as short as possible.
VOLUNTEERS: Assistance needed
I am a volunteer with The Area Agency on Aging. I volunteer with three divisions that fall under that heading; Friendship Corp., the RSVP Advisory Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol. Two of those volunteer posi…
TRUMP: Big speech omissions
I would like to know why the families of the victims of the Las Vegas, church and school shootings were not represented at Trump’s State of the Union speech. I guess being shot by white American citizens doesn’t co…
BROOKS: Mr. Scambuster
First, Bill Brooks, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your column. I LOVE that you let us know about all the bad dudes out there who are trying to scam people.
SOTU: Another view
Prediction: Approximately nine months from the evening of Jan. 30, 2018, there will be a significant “baby boom,” except in the state of Idaho.
TRUMP: Too close to Russia
Congress voted 517-5 to impose sanctions on Russia. The president independently decided to ignore that law.
SOTU: Story was slanted
As a person who strongly supports our president, AND as a faithful Press subscriber, I feel obligated to express my upset when The Press chooses to publish stories that are obviously antagonistic of our president. …
SOTU: Preview of prosperity
Tuesday night’s speech by President Trump was the best speech I have heard in many years. Of course the party of “NO” once again looked the inept gang that they are, making complete fools of themselves, and showing…
PRESS: Prints all views
The Coeur d’Alene Press was recently accused of bias. “Anti-Trump.” I think not.
SOTU: Vision of America
Like many of you, I watched the State of the Union address Tuesday night. In an ideal world I would do away with both parties, Republican and Democrat. Instead of being loyal to their own party, they would be loyal…
SOTU: Sideshow delights
Like millions of Americans, I found myself glued to the TV Tuesday night. The long awaited first State of the Union address was eloquently being delivered. Actually, there were two performances being presented simu…
ABORTION: The toll mounts
Isn’t it ironic how liberals continue to squawk about illegal aliens being so vital to American society? And how cracking down on them is racist and inhumane? The answer is so obvious: Since 1973 we have allowed th…
FORUM: Thanks to all
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who helped to make the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans’ sponsored Republican CD1 Candidate Forum a great success. It was held this past Sunday at the…