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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 …
ELECTEDS: A big grange thanks
The Mica Flats Grange would like to thank Sen. Bob Nonini, Rep. Ron Mendive, Rep. Don Cheatham, Commissioner Chris Fillios and Commissioner Bob Bingham for a very informative forum April 28 at the Grange Hall. Disc…
CARRIERS: The bag tip
I was shocked to read on April 30 that the newspaper delivery persons have to pay for the blue bags the papers come in. No wonder The Press keeps reminding people to tip their carriers. Until the carriers are fairl…
SCARCELLO: For Lakes commissioner
Lakes Highway District will benefit from the selection on May 16 of Laurin Scarcello as their new commissioner. He is a lifetime member of the community — his family having been in the area since the early 1900s. T…
TRUMP: Taxes a non-issue
The Russian conspiracy, concerning President Trump failed miserably. Why? No proof, not a smidgen!
EDITORIAL: Poor word choice
So the only adjective you could find to describe Trump supporters was “rabid.” Not loyal. Not faithful. Rabid.
TAXES: A volunteer salute
This year, 100 IRS certified Tax Aide volunteers provided FREE income tax assistance to 6,100 taxpayers in Kootenai and Shoshone counties between Feb. 1 and April 15.
EDWARDS: Best of Bayview
I hope you’ll vote for Robyn Edwards for the Bayview Water and Sewer District Board of Directors Position 1 on May 16. For the last two years Robyn has worked with the current board on several issues including serv…
DISCOURSE: A better way
The definition of civil discourse is conversation intended to enhance understanding. Unfortunately, opportunities for civil discourse was not fully realized at the May 1 Town Hall Meeting held at North Idaho Colleg…
MEETING: A rude welcome
I couldn’t attend Monday night’s Town Hall, but I watched a video of it and I’m appalled by the article’s one-sided tone and the disrespect shown by Representative Malek and Senator Souza. Yes, people displayed emo…
TWETE: Seeing the proof
I could not be happier with the service provided by Lakes Highway District. The plows are always going and the repair crews work hard and do their very best. They try hard to keep the levy rates low. I do not know …
PET: An unnecessary death
My Elle girl is dead. My heart is broken. When I think of her, my eyes swell and I start to cry. She died this past Wednesday of Congestive Heart Failure. I had just returned home from an appointment with a differe…
CITYLINK: Don't tolerate hatred
Brent Regan and the KCRCC’s war on public buses and thus, on the area low income, aged and disabled population, has been evidenced by the comments his establishment cronies have posted on the stories written about …
TWETE: A spotless record
As a former Hayden City Councilmember, I am well acquainted with the good works that Lakes Highway District has done over the past 20+ years. A huge part of the stellar operations is due to its current commissioner…
BUSES: A positive link
Public transportation is vital in improving our local economy, providing an alternative to driving, and helping improve citizens’ quality of life. Ranked as the 11th fastest growing population in the country by MSA…
LABRADOR: There to help
I am a 73-year-old Army veteran and receive my health care through the VA’s Veterans Choice program. The idea is to improve service, particularly in rural areas. The program, as you may have heard, has had some gro…