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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 …
VOLUNTEERS: We bow to you
When you work for a state organization powered by more than 500 exceptional volunteers, National Volunteer Week is more than a footnote on the calendar. It’s an important reminder to thank and honor the unpaid hero…
TRUMP: Flip-flops fine
I appreciate the tone of the Coeur d’Alene Press April 28 editorial “No, you don’t want him to fail,” especially the sentence: “Agree or disagree with his stances, but recognize that even the most stubborn leaders …
SCARCELLO: Time for change
The time has come for the constituents of Lakes Highway District to have a choice for Commissioner in Sub-District 1. The right choice is Laurin Scarcello. He is a lifetime resident and is passionate about serving …
WRESTLING: A game changer
Thousands of current, future and past wrestlers will be negatively affected by the discontinuation of wrestling at Boise State University. If BSU ceases its varsity wrestling program, there will be no NCAA Division…
SPENDING: Who trumps whom?
In response to a recent letter about the money President Trump is spending on non-governmental issues, I see on the internet (and we all know and trust the internet, don’t we?) that the last president spent at last…
SPENDING: D vs. GOP
Trump: The money pit from Paul Underwood of St. Maries, attacks President Trump and his family. Easy to see Paul is a far lefty and he whines because his Queen Hillary did not win. He attacks Melania Trump for cost…
GIVE: Make region stronger
Stronger nonprofits make stronger communities. Transforming lives often takes the specialized services of several different nonprofits working together. We are extremely fortunate to live in a community where nonpr…
ART: Spare public expense
Please put a fork in Wednesday’s article about spending money on the art program. Admittedly, I am not a fan of the art committee. Those beautiful white railroad crossing guard arms that light up at night in the do…
BAGS: Help your carrier
Want to help your newspaper carrier? Did you know they have to purchase the bags your paper comes in (usually blue)? Instead of throwing that bag away or sending it off to some recycling center, just take one (the …
CRIME: Busing it in
The city wants to provide a large mass transit center in Riverstone to aid a small group of people without vehicles. Sounds nice. But, in reality, the downside is alarming and jeopardizes our safety and quality of …
BEATING: Idaho, be ashamed
Mr. Bruce McDonald, my heart aches with you on the terrible beating your son, Clint, endured at the hands of his abusive caregiver, William Robertson Jr., while living at Milestone Decisions. The fact that your son…
TRUMP: Overcoming obstacles
The Associated Press seems overjoyed at the thought that Trump has failed to achieve most of his promises in the first 100 days. Presumably, he should have already built the wall, replaced Obamacare, fixed all of o…
TRUMP: What a start
Trump’s first 100 days have been anything but stupendous. The list of accomplishments is enough to entice a person to eat the most beautiful chocolate cake you have ever seen, and cry out, “America is finally great…
TWETE: For Lakes commissioner
I am encouraging you to vote for Rod Tweete for Lakes Highway District commissioner. I had the pleasure of working many times with Rod Tweete over the past six years while I was representing Kootenai County as a co…
EASTER: Freedom to differ
Look Bob, I don’t think you ought to have shamed Sholeh Patrick for spreading a little history just because it contradicts your beliefs. Freedom of speech and all that.