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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 …
REPUBLICANS: An apparent loss of memory
A few weeks ago The Press published a letter from an individual quite concerned at how rude the Democrats were for not standing or applauding Trump when he spoke to the nation. Guess that poor individual had suffer…
SAVE ACT: Suppresses the vote of women
Sen. Crapo has co-sponsored a bill making it harder for married women to vote. He claims this new law is to affirm that only citizens can vote in federal elections. There are some non-citizens holding green cards a…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
As the election for the Community Library Network Board of Trustees approaches, I would like to express my strong support for Michelle Lippert. Our community deserves board members who genuinely listen to their con…
SPRING: Heads up, people
I felt the urge to share….I was out in my car running errands last week on one of those gorgeous sunny days. Would rather have been home in my yard enjoying the sunshine there. I was sitting at the red light waitin…
STOCKS: Market is in chaos
I am a moderate Republican, considered by some a RINO. I prefer to vote for the man, not the party.
EMBARRASSED: To be an American
Regarding Gil Beyer’s letter published April 11. Gil and I have at least a couple of things in common.
BILLIONAIRES: They are targeting us
The American people have been misled. Those seeking power told us immigrants were coming to our country to harm us, take our jobs, and rob us of benefits — it was a lie, a trick card they played to gain power. Thos…
RATHDRUM COUNCIL: Indifferent to the community
On April 9 I attended the Rathdrum City Council meeting. I was interested in the discussion concerning development of the piece of property presently idle at Myers Road and Boekel Road. The proposal would change th…
PUBLIC LANDS: Shouldn’t be sold
Alert! Pres. Trump plans to sell off public lands. Down in the Boise area, this happened when a couple of millionaire Texas brothers bought a huge chunk of forest land and closed it off to people who had been hunti…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
I recently read a story about a 16-year-old young man and young woman who fall in love. I found the book sweet and charming, and was surprised to learn it was on many banned book lists. Per Google, this is largely …
LETTER RESPONSE: Completely agree
LETTER RESPONSE: Completely agree
PROTEST: Hands off what?
PROTEST: Hands off what?
CD’A POLICE: Make us safer
CD’A POLICE: Make us safer
LEGISLATORS: Great job this session
LEGISLATORS: Great job this session
SENATORS: They care for Idaho
SENATORS: They care for Idaho