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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 …
TRUMP: Thanks, liberal media
I cannot help but laugh at the outrage of the Liberal Media. There’s nothing funny about their attacks on President Trump except for the reason they are doing so.
LABRADOR: Failed big test
Our congressman, Raul Labrador was a leader blocking the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. My understanding is he feels he wasn’t consulted enough and the replacement bill didn’t have all he wants in it. But now…
LIFEGUARDS: A Cd'A necessity
I grew up in the Fort Grounds in the ’50s and there were quite a few less people in town, but we always had lifeguards at City Beach. (Actually, if I remember right, there were the same number of guard stations the…
DOGS: Blame their owners
I didn’t want to resort to writing another schpeel on people who don’t clean up after their dogs but since Carol Cook brought it up, I’m compelled. Believe it or not, this bothers me more than most things because I…
CDA: Schools offer thanks
We wanted to take this opportunity to thank our voting public for their overwhelming support in our recent Maintenance & Operations Levy and Construction Bond elections. We are both appreciative of and humbled by t…
SPRING: It's going to the dogs
An incident on the trail near the Kroc recently reminded me of a number of issues that spring brings about.
LENIN: Key point in time
Next month will be interesting because April will be the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s successful entry into Russia, and in six months was supreme ruler. Lenin then expanded the empire through threats and extreme vi…
MINERS: Not their fault
I have read your editorial of March 15 several times. The issue of Silver Valley needing consumer dollars was spot on. Many small Idaho communities need more income to thrive. However, whether intentional or not, t…
DRIVERS: Now hear this
As the weather gets nicer and more people are out and about, I want to remind drivers when they are sightseeing on Dike Road/Rosenberry Drive the white line on the right side of the road is to help ensure the safet…
LAKE: Some cleanup warranted
I have one question to ask: What are your thoughts on the pollution in Lake Coeur d’Alene? The pollution was originally from unsafe mining and lead processing, but what are your thoughts on it currently? I personal…
POLITICIANS: Perpetuate problems
Our politicians excuse themselves from failing to accomplish much by playing their blame games and denigrating all opposition. They have created hopeless divisions amongst themselves which have evidently spread to …
LABRADOR: Supports veterans
As a veteran of the United States Army, I have found myself very frustrated with the Veterans Administration over the years. Recently, I was having a difficult time securing my medical care through the VA.
RIBBONS: Yellow's not mellow
I’ve been thinking about this for many years. There is a song that many people embrace in America: “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘round the Ole Oak Tree.” Now, how many people have listened to the words?
TRUMP: Miller for president
This is in reply to Marvin G. Miller’s letter to the editor. Wow, Marvin, you nailed it! I was so excited to read something positive about our wonderful President Donald J. Trump, I wished you would have went on an…
CABINET: Qualified to decide
I have been reading about the Democrats’ apoplexy over the fact that many in President Trump’s Cabinet are wealthy business people and the fact that they are having problems divesting their portfolios in order to a…