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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 …
WALL: What it represents
I was recently challenged by a friend to explain how The Wall being built on our southern border was going to do any good because “people will just go around it.”
GOVERNMENT: The enemy within
Listening to Mike Crapo talk about how much fun he is having finally “standing up to government” is all part of the wacky world we have created in Washington. It has been a joint project.
JUSTICE: Gets run over
And there we have it.
SCHOOLS: Support our future
As an Idaho native, I’m proud to live in our beautiful community. I chose to raise my family here because of what our city has to offer. The most fundamental value in Coeur d’Alene is our public schools. We have st…
POLITICIANS: They don't lead
Could it be that those who run for political offices are politicians, not leaders? Have we not had enough of citizens who will do absolutely anything to gain and keep an elected office, except show the courage need…
LIQUOR: License for danger
Get ready for more bars Idaho. If Rep. Luke Malek gets his way, there will be liquor on every corner. Malek’s change in Idaho’s liquor laws will allow virtually any restaurant to serve liquor as long as they are se…
LAKELAND: Worth the money
On March 14, voters in the Lakeland Joint School District will have the opportunity to vote yes for two levies to support our students who will be the business owners, employees, parents and decision makers of tomo…
ELECTION: More info appreciated
It is good to see all the discussions on the school levies this time around rather than becoming aware of the vote while attending back to school night when passing the voting booths or the next morning reading the…
LEVY: Follow the money
Before you vote for or against the levy election it would be good to understand how that money is going to be used. The largest share of the state budget is spent on education. One of the largest expenses on our pr…
LAKELAND: Continue excellence
Being a student at Lakeland High School has allowed me to make friendships that will last a lifetime through academics and athletics. The teachers here have helped me keep on track for my college journey and strive…
QUESTIONS: Answer these, please
Regarding the letter on March 3 by Vinetta R. Spencer concerning your testimony from your experience of wanting to be a boy. You stated “you were there.” Now doesn’t that sound a little arrogant? How could you say …
LAKELAND: No more money
Vote NO on upcoming Lakeland 272 school levy! Past three levies they promised us our kids would get for every ninth-grader laptops for school work. That didn’t happen, but teachers got all new video cell phones. Ri…
SCHOOLS: Reject bond, levy
District 271 continues to fight any mention of doing a better job of educating kids. Their task is to prepare kids for life, and yet, many graduate from their high schools unable to read. Surely, District 271 needs…
LAKELAND: Students say yes
Personally, I feel I have received a tremendous education at Lakeland. I have had awesome teachers who have helped me, challenged me and ultimately lead me down the path to success. I would not be the person I am t…
MALEK: Firefighter salute
The Professional Firefighters of Idaho are excited to announce that Rep. Luke Malek is our legislator of the year. Luke is the only two-time recipient of this award. Over the last few years, Luke has worked hard ma…