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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 …
BARBIERI: Support from everywhere
I want to thank Cecil Andrus for his backhanded endorsement of District 2 Rep. Vito Barbieri.
DEBATES: Locals left out
In this important election season debates are useful ways for people to learn the issues and observe the candidates. It is very disturbing and un-democratic that no debates are scheduled for the local races here in…
MILAN: She's a uniter
On Nov. 8, the voters of District 4 have an opportunity to elect an amazing leader and representative to the Idaho State Senate, Kristi Milan. As a past president of the Coeur d’Alene Education Association, Kristi …
PINS: Danger to our dogs
A few days ago my two dogs and I were at the dog park off North Atlas Road in CDA. We go there three or four times a week. It has been a blessing to us.
KOHLES: True public servant
Richard Kohles recently spoke to a group of voters about the need to talk across party lines. He will focus on KINDNESS. It may sound naïve to some, but those of us who have known Richard, his wife Jean and his fam…
AMADOR: Trust his decisions
Working 40 years as a Rehabilitation Specialist in North Idaho and serving on the Heritage Health, Union Gospel Mission, and Tesh Boards, I realize more and more families in Idaho are struggling with medical costs.…
MURRAY: Ideal NIC trustee
While many voters are perplexed over the choices in the ucoming presidential election, the choice is clear-cut in a race closer to home: the North Idaho College Trustee election. Brad Murray’s background and experi…
DEBATES: Fixed for status quo
The supposedly nonpartisan, tax exempt Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), which is to provide the best educational information to voters, and is controlled by Democrats and Republicans, has decided the Ameri…
THANKS: For great coverage
The military ministry board at Christ the King Lutheran Church would like to thank Bethany Blitz and Jake Parrish for their outstanding coverage of our POW/MIA Remembrance event on Sept. 16. Allowing for front page…
TRUMP: Enough Hitler references
Yet another letter detailing the rise of Hitler, starting with the youth, a “veiled” inference to Donald Trump’s popularity and electability. If I remember correctly, a year ago, people were clamoring for an end to…
HONORED: Flight makes right
Our 94-year-old Uncle Bill Baker from Tacoma just returned from his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., thanks to the Puget Sound Honor Flight Organization. Uncle Bill served in the U.S. Navy on the SS New York in th…
IGNITE: De-annex, Take 2
In reply to Mr. Davis’ Sept. 23 letter:
ABORTION: Local and national issue
While many people write to you with local issues, I think it is a good idea to bring awareness to national issues. Abortion is something that people are actually considering, and I don’t believe that it is a good i…
BROWNINGS: A fond farewell
To our friends and neighbors at North Idaho College, the greater Coeur d’Alene area and beyond:
HILLARY: Just more Obama
Let’s look at President Barrack Hussein Obama’s last 7 1/2 years. I heard 54 percent of the American people feel he’s doing a good job. His goal? Transform our country to socialism! Well, we are almost there!