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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 …
KHAN: Needs Hillary in the White House
Khizr Khan used his position as a father of a Gold Star Family to bait Donald Trump and encourage veterans to disassociate with and demean Trump. He openly accused Trump of sacrificing nothing for his country there…
THE L-WORD: No longer PC
In our age of political correctness, politicians don’t lie, they just make statements that are factually inaccurate.
NRA: Beholden to no one
The hysterical reaction to Donald Trump’s statement “That, maybe the second amendment people, can do something about it,” was not directed at Donald Trump, but at the N.R.A., as everyone knows we are “The Second Am…
DIRT BIKE TRACK: More to the story
I am responding to the article, “Dirt bike track dispute revs up,” published on Aug. 6. I was the only one interviewed of the 34+ rural property owners who are unable to have the full use and enjoyment of their lan…
'HILLARY's AMERICA': Singularly dumb
I would like to respond to the letter in the Aug. 10 edition of The Press regarding Dinesh D’Souza’s film “Hillary’s America.” Mr. D’Souza’s opening line is “This is a true story.” I wonder if the author of the let…
FAITH-HEALING: Lawmakers must end 'barbaric practice'
A legislative committee is reviewing our state’s faith-healing exemption law. In the year or so that this review will require, more innocent children will die because their parents denied them access to routine med…
TRUMP: Don't trust the Clintons
My husband and I went to see the movie “Hillary’s America.” We were blown away by all the information we received! Dinesh D’Souza from India acted as well as directed it and did a terrific job I must say. Whether y…
SEPARATION: Pay people what they're worth
Voluntary Separation: It appears to be a great thing both for the city and for those who work there. The employee gets some sort of settlement and the city saves money on salaries.
POEM: Ode To The Prairie
The verdant crops stretch for miles
ROAD: Cyclists, drivers need to use caution
Thanks to Judd Jones for his “Trails and roads: Part II.”
BOUNDARIES: More than meets the eye
Boundaries. The word often carries with it a negative connotation of an obstacle preventing us from fully enjoying that which we desire or long for.
MEDICARE CUTS: Will restrict patient access to medication
As a local rheumatologist who treats Medicare patients, I am deeply concerned by a recent proposal from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that could result in further payment cuts for Medic…
CHURCH: In a word, blessed
I joined Christ the King church in 1975, I was just 5 years old. The church was led by Pastor Hemenway and he led his flock well. Through all these years I am still a proud member, yet as I got older and more polit…
SIMS: An unfond farewell
So let me see...
USPS: Here to serve
Amazing and positive results can be achieved in Congress when both Democrats and Republicans work together (bipartisan) to strengthen services that benefit all Americans such as the United States Postal Service (US…