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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 …
IGNITE: Time for facts
Mr. David Lyons’ Sept. 21, letter to this publication regarding ignite cda’s management of financial resources contains inaccurate information that requires correction. Ignite cda administers two urban renewal dist…
TRUMP: The Putin predicament
Donald Trump’s warped and misguided appreciation for Vladimir Putin should be one of myriad reasons why conservatives should be wary of him.
TRUMP: His fine friends
Mickey Mouse has a dog, Pluto. Hitler had Mussolini. Putin has Trump. It is good to have a loyal friend willing to justify things you do, agree with things you say, give you things you want as long as you pat them …
BANDUCCI: Trustworthy trustee
My dad made me invest my money with Todd Banducci before my deployment and my dad was right. Todd is a good man and my investments are growing. Mr. Banducci will get a vote for North Idaho College Board of Trustees…
FOREST: An unhappy visitor
I just spent a day in the hills between Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint. I was appalled at the amount of trash in the woods. At nearly every turnout there were wrappers, packaging, cans, bottles and plastic of all sort…
KOHLES: The kindness candidate
Richard Kohles is a remarkable man, a man who would bring much needed respect and humanity to our Idaho Legislative body. Richard is truly about the people, a humanitarian with keen intelligence and a broad underst…
DOCTRINE: Time for upgrade
For those unfamiliar with the term, a Castle Doctrine essentially says that when a person illegally breaks into your home, you have the right to defend yourself and your family.
GRATEFUL: N. Idaho responds
I want to thank the Coeur d’Alene Press and the North Idaho community for supporting Inland Northwest Honor Flight. The Press has given INW Honor Flight excellent coverage in recent weeks, with a great ad design an…
STOLEN: Theft is no picnic
To whomever stole the painted white sawhorses from in front of my home on Lakeside: Please return, no questions asked. My grandpa made them and they support the picnic table top. Thank you.
EXEMPTION: It's a tax hike, Vito
Rep. Vito Barbieri says that his vote to cap the homeowner’s exemption was not a tax increase but a tax shift. He may contend that a tax shift isn’t a tax increase. Nonetheless, a rose by any other name is still a …
VOTERS: Do your homework
Before voting in this presidential election I beg all of you that you do the following: 1. Listen carefully to what each candidate says and look carefully at the details of the programs they propose (hopefully in w…
VETERANS: What a great community
The Coeur d’Alene Press recently wrote a front-page article about my husband and student, Dana Mailloux, showcasing his challenges and adventures playing wheelchair tennis. I personally would like to thank Coeur d’…
SYRIANS: Here they come
Why hasn’t The Press reported on the hundreds of Syrian refugees headed to Idaho. It appears the Boise mayor agreed to take them, but guess who will foot the bill, the rest of the state residents. Don’t we have eno…
HORSES: Don't miss this
Draft horses are a big draw at our fair as evidenced by the crowds of people who wander through the barn for a closer look at the gentle giants! The horses will be out in full force this coming weekend at the Bonne…
IGNITE: Undaunted and indebted
Thank you Mr. David Lyons for your My Turn column Saturday regarding ignite cda. In some circles it is referred to as incite cda. I wonder how far they are willing to go with the indebtedness of this city and then …