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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: Abandoning Trump
To Dick Powell of Hayden. Right on brother, you spoke Nothing but the Truth There. My family and I totally feel the same about All the Republicans that can’t stand behind Trump & Pence. Why have Team Players if the…
MILAN: A new direction
If you have not yet decided on your vote for the District 4 Senate seat, I hope you will consider Kristi Milan. She is a bright, critical thinker who is willing to listen to others and spend time researching the fa…
RESCUERS: Heartfelt thanks
Dear Editor, I, Laura L. Harvey, family and friends wish to thank Kootenai County Sheriff Department, Kootenai County Search and Rescue, 36th Rescue Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, the helicopter crew from …
FIREFIGHTERS: Vote for Malek
The Professional Firefighters of Idaho proudly endorse Luke Malek for House seat 4A. Representative Malek worked tirelessly on a piece of Legislation that we have been trying to pass for 16 years. His commitment an…
WRITER: Backing wrong horse
Reading Mr. Koch’s letter last Sunday I’m going to take a wild guess and say that he is a Hillary supporter. You want The Press to endorse Hillary just like most newspapers in large populated areas have done. I hop…
VOTE: And choose Amador
Given the current climate of the presidential race, I have heard many people say they are not going to vote this year. This genuinely concerns me because we have the opportunity to vote for many important local rac…
TYPO: It's a biggie
What in the Wild Wild World of Malfeasance could Jeremy L. Dodge have perpetrated to prompt Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC to seek more than $9 billion in damages ($9,387,028,132.55 to be exact). A Trumpian shor…
HEARN: Guilty of integrity
Tom Hearn, as a certified mental health practitioner, furnished to me as judge from 1987 to 2002, reports which I used in felony convicted sex offender sentencing proceedings. He also testified in my court. Tom gai…
POLITICS: A fine mess
While going through some papers on my desk I came across this list that a friend of mine wrote. He is an educated man, a retired attorney. The list really hit home with me. Americans need to ask themselves how did …
AMADOR: Leads with integrity
We need strong leadership in Idaho and strong representation for Coeur d’Alene. Paul Amador has years of leadership experience working with nonprofits, serving on boards, and working to better our community. Most i…
VOTE: For better America
When I was young, things were different. We were different people. We were civil when it came to politics. I was taught that our president was given dignity and respect by all of us. The president represented Ameri…
ELECTION: No thank you
I’m not going to vote this year. Why? My choice isn’t going to be on the ballot. My choice? NONE of the above.
HEARN: Superior citizen
Last week we listened to our friend Tom Hearn give a talk. Tom embodies what it means to be a community citizen. He was well prepared. He considered each question from the audience and gave thoughtful, non-scripted…
HEARN: Highway to improvement
I recommend voting for Democrat Tom Hearn for the Idaho Legislature because, among other reasons, of the low level of tax support the Republican-led legislature has given to highway and bridge maintenance. The Idah…
STEIN: Vote for independents
This Election Day, Nov. 8, it’s imperative you get to your polling place and vote. Our democracy is broken. The definition of a democracy, according to Webster’s dictionary, is a government in which supreme power i…