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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 …
SANTA: Big kids write, too
I was so pleased that you asked the children to send their letters to Santa through the Coeur d’Alene Press.
DEPORT: There are problems
Bob Ridout’s letter regarding “Sanctuary Cities” is a good example of expressing “political sound bites” without engaging one’s brain. It reminds of our current rain of tweets from another intellectual. “Oh, sorry.…
HABITAT: An ongoing gift
The holiday season is a time for personal reflection and giving thanks for the many blessings that we enjoy. It’s also a time to reflect on ways that we can help other members of our community. Habitat for Humanity…
TRUMP: Countdown to impeachment
Oh come on, Phil, tell us the real reason you did not compose a detailed letter about my letter to the editor. It’s because deep down you know what I said is true and, like a typical Republican, when you don’t have…
SHOW: Travoltas superb
Travolta Christmas Show was such a wonderful presentation. It was light-hearted and totally entertaining. The Travolta sisters were a wonderful team that appealed to all audiences telling stories of their simple up…
PARK: Righteous indignation
My family moved to Idaho in 1963. We have lived in the same area since. We have seen all the changes here, some good, some not so good. The proposed ORV park is more than not so good. It is a terrible idea.
KILLER: No sympathy here
Dec. 11, page A15…Protocol followed? Here’s a killer who pistol-whipped and shot convenience store clerk Casey Wilson in the head execution style. Who knows how much she suffered not to mention all of her family, f…
POEM: Prayer of Peace
All the leaves of red, yellow and gold
SCHOOLS: A tax tip
Being seniors on a fixed income, I thoroughly agree with Monte and Bruce concerning school taxes. I too, pay a substantial amount to the schools, and I haven’t had any kids in school for 50 years, yet I still get t…
PRINCIPAL: Gets an A++
Many people do acts of kindness with no hopes of anything in return, and one of those individuals is my principal.
AAUW: Check us out
AAUW is a non-partisan nationwide organization of women and men who advocate for issues that are important to women and families. The membership of AAUW Idaho and its six branches (Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Long Valley…
A CHRISTMAS POEM
There was a child born Christmas Day,
SEASON: Another option
If the donkey and elephant have discouraged and disappointed you, may I suggest you focus on the Lamb.
SNOWDEN: Feds are right
Having read Uyless Black’s last two articles about Edward Snowden, I would like to respond. I can understand your frustration with personal liberties and privacies being compromised. However, instead of asking “wha…
TRUMP: Tweet this
So Donald Trump, “our” president-elect, spends his time “tweeting” about being lampooned on Saturday Night Live. Apparently, he doesn’t understand that presidents have always been the subject of political satire. L…