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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 …
NEWS: Good, bad, ugly
For the good, I would like to highlight our friend, Rita Sims Snyder. She has worked tirelessly in our community for the last several years to help make us a community we could be proud of and she has truly done a …
RIGGED: Winners take all
I have a suggestion for all you coaches and managers out there. Next time you play in an important or championship game, tell the officials that you will only accept the results if you win. But, if you make bad pla…
CHURCH: Ask, and receive
Annika Holmes was looking for a lesson from the Bible and receive spiritual clarity when she visited Candlelight church. She did and didn’t recognize it!
LIBERALS: Anti-God, anti-American
Our country may be lost — liberalism and socialism are rapidly taking over our lives and we are timidly allowing it to come about. How in the world did this happen!?
HJR 5: Vote 'no' again
There is a proposed Constitutional Amendment on the November ballot, but folks can vote already (Vote Early!) so it should be discussed. Voters may remember it, since it is almost identical to one rejected two year…
GFELLER: Trustworthy choice
Who do we want for Trustee on the North Idaho College board? In my opinion Mr. Gfeller is the best candidate. He has spent 38 years with Avista, working his way from the ditch to management. During this time he als…
AMADOR: Building a bridge
I have had the pleasure of meeting both candidates running for Idaho House Seat 4B at numerous events over the years. One thing that resonates with me is Paul Amador’s ability to remember everyone that he meets, ev…
MILAN: Works with everyone
I would like to encourage voters to consider Kristi Milan for the position of State Senator from District 4. When I was the Superintendent of Schools for District 271, I worked closely with Kristi and the teacher n…
ELECTION: Rigged rumors
There is no way in hell the American people can be sure the 2016 presidential election is not rigged. When 16 key states use Smartmatic Voting Machines, Smartmatic Software, and Internet to tally votes for the 2016…
KCTFHR: We object
Regarding Ralph D. Shay’s triple response in the Friday, Oct. 14 letter to the editor, he has, it seems, the often repeated (script-like), closed-minded, left-wing, Gestapo jack-booted Kootenai County Task Force on…
TRUMP: Not now, not ever
One day’s Press has five people (Republicans against Clinton and for Trump). Jim Hollingsworth has 16 reasons he is voting for Trump. Republicans, especially those in Idaho, will vote for Donald J. Trump or Donald …
GOP: Must back Trump
The Oath. Every elected public official must take an oath to defend America and her citizens against criminals both foreign and domestic. Those Republicans that have come out against Mr. Trump, for political reason…
BRODY: For Supreme Court
I write to encourage your readers to cast their vote for Idaho Supreme Court Justice in favor of Robyn Brody. Robyn received by far the highest rating among Idaho’s legal professionals of the two candidates in the …
HEARN: A community servant
I enjoyed Jim Michaud’s letter, headed “Guilty of Integrity,” reminding us of yet another reason we are fortunate to have Tom Hearn in our community. Most of us are aware of Tom’s leadership to improve public educa…
McKENZIE: For Supreme Court
Senator Curt McKenzie is a solid, longtime supporter of Freedom for Idaho citizens. His tireless work as the Chairman of The Senate State Affairs Committee has ensured that our firearms rights, both under Idaho Con…