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MATERNAL, INFANT DEATHS: Cause of death not ‘denied Medicaid’
I just read the article about the increase in death rates among young mothers and infants in Idaho. The insinuation is this is somehow linked to lack of Medicaid coverage. What the article does not expose is how th…
NIC TRUSTEES: Money drain for second president ‘inexcusable’
Just days ago, the Oversight Committee informed NIC, and the community, of the objectives that need to be met to retain accreditation. There is an urgency now to meet these expectations.
DOGS: Many at center abandoned or ‘knowingly lost’
It breaks my heart every time I go to the Companions Animal Shelter (formerly Kootenai Humane Society) website. There are currently 36 medium to large breed dogs up for adoption. The majority of those are terrier/p…
GRISSOM, THOMPSON: Good for Lakeland students and parents
Election day has come and gone and that warrants some reflection. As a mom of three in the Lakeland School District, the election of our school board trustees had my attention. What direction would voters want our …
BUDDY POPPY: Veterans moved by boy’s generosity
BUDDY POPPY: Veterans moved by boy’s generosity
NIC CONTRACT BUY-OUT: Have Macomber, Boyles figure it out
NIC CONTRACT BUY-OUT: Have Macomber, Boyles figure it out
CLN TRUSTEES: Politicizing, wasting time, shunning intellectual freedom
CLN TRUSTEES: Politicizing, wasting time, shunning intellectual freedom
SHERIFF: Critic should worry about own ‘side of the line’
SHERIFF: Critic should worry about own ‘side of the line’
WAR: In the name of religion, pure insanity
WAR: In the name of religion, pure insanity
GRATITUDE: For build completion
I would like to take this time to thank the Kootenai County Development for making my build a reality. The team was led by Diane and Bobby Washburn and the experienced building inspectors.
JAN. 6: Was not an insurrection
Arrests are still being made for Jan. 6. Liberals proclaim the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attack on the twin towers weren’t as horrific as Jan. 6 protests and the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporte…
SHERIFF: Too much time?
Recent report on Kootenai County Sheriff Norris doing library patrols, I wondered with staffing issues and county wide crime how he had time to take on this serious book threat.
LAUNCH IDAHO: TV ad misses the mark
Has anyone other than me noticed the poor planning for the TV ad for Launch Idaho program? I assume it was meant to further the education paths for the people of Idaho.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Do not deter from U.S. founders’ intention
This is an open letter to the Community Library Board. The following quotation is from the Treaty of Tripoli (1796) between the U.S. government and the Bey of Tripoli.
TRANSLATORS: Strongly disagree
The statement from the article on Spanish translators said “lets approach it as an opportunity to embrace diversity and ensure inclusivity for all residents.” I say bull.