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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 …
FORESTS: Burn that bill
It’s bad enough that industrial logging can occur on 250 acres of public land, and be excluded from routine environmental review. This includes limited opportunity for public involvement. The Resilient Federal Fore…
HARASS: No, Bill wasn't first
“Follow the Harassment” by Dave Tolle gave me a good belly laugh on a Friday morning. I am not sure why he thinks harassment of females by American politicians started with Bill Clinton. It is amusing to think poli…
SENATE: Harassing fairness
We have all heard about the sexual harassment charges on all fronts, yet the most glaring is in the Senate.?In a nutshell, if you are sexually harassed by members of the Senate and want to file a claim you must do …
DETECTORS: Thanks x 2
Thank you Coeur d’Alene Press for your article “CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS; CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES THIS WEEKEND” in November. Also, a big thank you to the Lakeland Fire firemen who changed our smoke detector batteries requi…
AVISTA: Seeking clarity
Avista is increasing electric rates for North Idaho, saying it’s to “cover costs accumulated in 2016.” However, another testimony claims it’s planning to spend $24.2 million between 2017 and 2019 on additions to Co…
RENFRO: Question lingers
Why don’t you ask the Prosecutor’s Office why they wouldn’t accept Renfro’s admission to murder with life in imprisonment in order to spare the cost of the trial to the taxpayers?
CYT: Barking a bravo
If you enjoy theater but aren’t following the Christian Youth Theater North Idaho productions, you’re missing out! Last month, CYT North Idaho cast Deeks, our Golden Doodle pup, for the role of “Sandy” in “Annie Th…
HOUSING: Behind high prices
Housing costs too high?
STORE: Cd'A needs it
I must say that the staff at EntertainMart have good old fashioned hospitality skills. The staff will search for DVDs and order them for my father with no hesitation. No one in Missoula can help him with this. Than…
PROOFREADING: Ditto that
I agree with Trish Vanderveer. Years ago, I actually volunteered to proofread for The Press after reading an article about St. Pus Church. Please hire a proofreader. It’s embarrassing.
CLINTON: Follow the harassment
The sanctimonious exasperation of many Democrats about workplace sexual coercion is puzzling. While at work, William Jefferson Clinton abused a girl less than half his age and with proud Democratic help, he kept hi…
OFFICER: A good egg
I was told to tell you this story and I also thought you would like it. I was at the store the other day and forgot to put my eggs to be scanned. I forgot to take them out of my cart. So I go to the service departm…
SCHOOLS: Funding system broken
After reading a few recent letters in The Press about increases in this year’s property taxes, I thought I would add my two cents.
COLUMN: A sad conclusion
Thank you to the anonymous author of My Turn in the Saturday, Nov. 25 Press. The title was “For women, it’s no Garden of Eden” and the article was strong, thoughtful, timely and disturbing. Perhaps the most disturb…
COURT: Deadly double standard
First I want to say my heart truly goes out to the family and friends of Sgt. Moore! Not surprised by the death penalty received by Jonathon Renfro. We all know if anyone kills a cop, the death penalty will undoubt…