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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 …
ALZHEIMER'S: The great depriver
I want to thank Dr. Ahlquist for his 18 years of service in the ER. For all those who work in the ER, they too are heroes and saints.
STEINLE: Case's sordid side
The Kate Steinle case in San Francisco highlights the difference between conservatives, moderates and independents on the one hand and ultra-liberal air-headed loons on the other. The shooter fired three shots. He …
VISITOR: Feeling the love
Nobody held up a “California: Go Home!” sign to me this time, like they did the last time that I was up here. I spent thousands of dollars in North Idaho, and enjoyed your beautiful area for a few days. I left with…
TREE: Gift from a Forest
The city of Rathdrum would like to thank Grant Forest for donating the city of Rathdrum Christmas tree. Each year Mr. Forest kindly donates a tree to the city of Rathdrum, which is lit at the December D’Lights Cere…
ILLEGAL: Definition reminder
Did someone change the definition of the word “Illegal?” I read a disturbing headline, “White House Tells Public Schools To Enroll Illegals Despite Lack Of Age Or Address Evidence.” Now taxpayers have to educate pe…
BLESSINGS: Little is big
God demonstrated to us that to love is to give and I see that every day. It can be as simple and easy as letting someone go in front of you at the store because they have less stuff. It’s the little things that ble…
COMPETE: FCC gets it
In my opinion, we need competition across state lines for internet, cable access and health care; no more artificial territories protecting companies.
TRUMP: He aced Asia
Trump has just finished his Asian trip to numerous countries — getting warm, huge welcomes from every single one, building personal relationships with their leaders, amassing a quarter of a TRILLION dollars in trad…
TAXES: Follow the money
I agree with all the people who are on Social Security, own their own home and have to pay for school taxes with no children in school. As Sunday’s editorial said, next time, if you feel that strongly about the unf…
TRUMP: Fake news abounds
Mort Kraus’ letter of Dec. 1 is so incredibly lacking any real facts or details to make his points. In fact, he implies that Trump voters, unlike himself, did not study the issues.
INGRAM: Three words for Gary
We lost a great local “Sunshine” advocate last week. A veteran of many years of exposure to this low key but great thinker, I can sum up my experiences with a noun and two adjectives.
MISSILES: Know the difference
Again the basic difference between regular missiles and ICBMs is the “first” keep flying as long as their liquid fuel does not run out. They are loaded with it; there is no room left for a large enough nuclear bomb…
EXPERIENCE: Needed or not?
One paragraph in Mr. Carlson’s Dec. 1 Chronicle left me with a question. He states that Idahoans have never voted for a governor who hasn’t had prior political experience, nor vetted by the electorate. He says an I…
EAGLES: Veteran salutes cruise
I just want to offer a HUGE THANK YOU to the BLM, The Coeur d’Alene Resort boats, and all the other sponsors who made the eagle watch cruise for veterans possible last Saturday. My wife, daughter, grandsons and I e…
MONUMENTS: Priceless treasures
The National Monuments established in the U.S. since the time of Theodore Roosevelt have protected antiquities, Native American cultural sites, historical sites and natural environments that are rare and important.…