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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 …
TWETE: Been there, done that
I support Rod Twete. He is doing a great job as commissioner in the Lakes Highway District and we need to keep him. He has nothing to hide in all the years he has been with Lakes — close to 43 years. Can Laurin Sca…
TUBBS: Keep it pristine
Developing Tubbs Hill is the worst idea I have ever seen.
TRUMP: Just what we need
I, like many, have been saying over and over for more than 100 days now, “Just give the man a chance to do his job.”
CAMERON: Opinion, Take 2
Last week Steve Cameron wrote an opinion piece acknowledging how his personal views had inappropriately been allowed to affect his reporting.
TRUMP: Think this over
George Will’s “Trump Has a Dangerous Disability,” May 3, Washington Post, is spot on about the problem with the Donald’s presidency.
STORY: Moved by journey
I read The Press every single morning and have for 40-plus years. I’m blessed by the articles I read about people who live here and what they’ve gone through. “A Journey of Restoration” was painful to read. I can’t…
AUSTIN: Best for Eastside
As a resident of the Eastside Highway District, I would encourage the support of John F. Austin for Highway Commissioner on May 16.
RAND: Writer, not messiah
Since former Senator Goedde brought up his infatuation with Ayn Rand’s novel “Atlas Shrugged” four years ago, I thought the intent of the author should be examined. Rand said in an interview with Phil Donahue (1979…
FARR: Ideal hospital trustee
We urge you to join us in voting for Teri Farr for Kootenai Hospital District Trustee.
TWETE: Knows the district
LAKES HIGHWAY DISTRICT VOTERS, please vote to maintain ROD TWETE’S position on the Lakes Highway District’s Board of Commissioners. I served with Rod on the board and I promise you he is the ROCK of the current boa…
REMOTE: Words of advice
I live in an area with a low population, but with visitors coming through and snowbirds coming home from far away.
TRANSIT: Support for center
Having attended the presentation on the proposed transit center changes given to the ignite cda board last month, I think that the planned changes are worthy of support. In truth, I have never set foot on these bus…
TRUMP: Beware U.S. debt
The U.S. government currently spends $1.23 for every $1 it receives. Our national debt is approaching $21 trillion. The interest on $20 trillion, at 2.5 percent, is $500 billion annually.
CAMERON: A fine journalist
Steve Cameron’s addition to the writing staff at The Press is most welcome. I enjoy his writing style immensely! I’ve had the opportunity to be interviewed by Steve a couple of times now and while he may not get ev…
HONORED: Flight of a lifetime
From all of the 71 veterans who went to Washington, D.C., on the April 17 Honor Flight, a big thank you to all of the many folks donating their time, money, planning skills, guardians and photographers who made thi…