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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 …
GOP: Here's your victory
So, my congratulations go out to the Republicans everywhere who won all branches of government. The Presidency, the House, the Senate and yes, the Supreme Court. The last time this happened was in 1928. Of course, …
GIANTS: Cortez would agree
I found Syd Albright’s column on Giants in the Oct. 30 paper quite interesting.
COLUMN: Fake news exposed
I thoroughly enjoyed Sholeh Patrick’s column, “Is your news fake?” I really wish that this would have been on the front page of the newspaper, and many others, prior to the elections. I would even go one step furth…
ELECTION: Rural does it
The rural population decided this election because they feel left out. They have spoken. Please do an article comparing “The Second Industrial Revolution” and the “Gilded Age” to where we are today. History repeats…
VETERANS: Two-way gratitude
I want to take a moment to thank all the businesses in and around Coeur d’Alene for treating us Veterans to free meals and services on Veterans Day last Friday. I hope you all know how it makes us feel to be respec…
VETERANS: A grandson's thanks
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Coeur d’Alene’s Dick Gardner from his grandson for Veterans Day.
SECEDE: Just try it
I hope Steve Cameron wrote his column, “Four nations, under God…” as a joke and not his real feelings on the matter. I never looked at Steve as a cry-baby sympathizer before. I know two people have filed a petition…
PRESS: Patricks divisive duo
Thank you Carrie Graves and Vonda Kerr! Carrie, your editorial cartoon was the most heartwarming and politically un-biased statement I have ever seen. I believe it depicts how most of America wants to be. Sadly the…
ELECTION: Come together
In the wake of the pending changes to our national leadership, the Board of Directors of the North Idaho Pride Alliance acknowledges the sadness, fear and anger that many LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones are expe…
COUNTY: Kudos to election team
Kudos and congratulations to the leadership and all of the staff at the Kootenai County elections office for a job well done! They accomplished an overwhelming task of providing adequate staff, training the poll wo…
ELECTION: Silent no longer
Was I a part of the “silent vote” that pushed Donald Trump to victory?
Which date do you think will be closest to Coeur d'Alene's first measurable snowfall of the season (1 inch or more)?
ELECTION: Deplorables win!
I am so happy the average man was finally heard. To say that justice finally triumphs over evil and the corruption she and her husband has been engaged in for years. What a relief not to hear anymore scandals about…
ELECTION: Adios to the elites
This message is for the “holier than thou” elites and protesters that threatened to leave the country if Donald Trump was elected. It is my fervent hope they will all make good on their threats. Many of us stand re…
ELECTION: Colleges not helping
Those of us blessed with even a little common sense are ecstatic with the results of the election. However, I am very worried and disturbed by the number of mentally challenged Democrats participating in the destru…