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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 …
ACCIDENTS: Pleasant View predicament
Another day. Another dollar. Another accident at Pleasant View and Prairie.
LININGERS: Good one, Press!
Thank you for the ironic humor provided by the obviously fictitious ramblings of “The Liningers.” Their narrow-minded and mean-spirited views are a refreshing reminder of the April 1 articles The Press publishes. B…
COUNTY: Consider sales tax
Looks like property owners are getting ready to get the shaft — again! We are being told county growth and more demand for services is one of the reasons for the tax hike. If the building of homes and lack of real …
MLP: Where art thou?
Mrs. Language Person, aka Sholeh Patrick, writes a wonderful instructional column on the proper use of the English language. Some of Sholeh’s colleagues obviously aren’t reading her column.
COUNTY: Eberlein on target
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” — Abraham Lincoln
STATUES: The rape analogy
There has been a lot of yelling back and forth about taking down statues and erasing history. Some of it has even been discussed intelligently.
ANDRUS: A fitting tribute
Back in the 1970s, Boise still had a small town feel. The lunch counter in Moon’s Gun and Tackle Shop was one of my favorites for lunch. It was not uncommon to see Governor Andrus and his group eating there sans an…
CRITICISM: 'Nuff said
OK! Enough!
LABRADOR: Andrus he ain't
It was interesting to read those politically correct “tributes” to Cecil Andrus from our governor, senators, etc.
RIFFRAFF: Who are you referring to?
I read about how tough it will be for Northwest Village, a gated community, to sustain the influx of “Riffraff” to their area if a bus stop were placed at their street corner. I wonder if that term includes the man…
SPLASH: Feeling blue, Cd'A
The Coeur d’Alene lakeshore and Spokane River can be soothing to look at and enjoy from anywhere along the Dike Road and Lakeshore Drive by the college and the Ft. Grounds neighborhood, as well as by Sanders Beach.…
TAXES: Spend less - period
I don’t think any of the Republicans in precinct 48 will support an increase on their property tax. As their elected spokesman on the County Republican Central Committee, I can say without equivocation that not one…
SUICIDE: Its a heavy burden
During the first seven months of 2017, Kootenai County lost 22 people to suicide. I know this because as a member of North Idaho’s Suicide Prevention Action Network (commonly known as SPAN), I receive monthly data …
CAROUSEL: Sorry about that
Here I am to offer a heartfelt apology to the community of those who privately brought the carousel back to life. I agreed too quickly with the previous letter and from my own shallow viewpoint. I could pander to y…
LEFT: Self-inflicted wounds
PBS recently televised the results of a study it performed to document confrontations between various marching groups and how violence escalates. They chose Portland, where liberal voters outnumber conservatives by…