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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 …
TRUMP: Ashamed at endorsements
Donald Trump has defamed women, minorities, and of course Democrats. Now Trump has defamed a fallen U.S. Army Captain and his grieving parents.
ELECTORS: On the other hand
Jerry Weaver’s interesting letter on disposing of the electoral college ignores at least two huge realities:
FIRE: Cause is known
On the front page July 16, a headline read, “Officials: Cape Horn fire cause unknown.”
DNC: Check your facts
I noticed during The Coeur d’Alene Press’ coverage of the Republican National Convention there were daily “Fact Check” reports on things said during the speeches. Was it just me? Were they there and I just missed t…
KCRR: Two gone, too bad
Jeff Ward and Lora Gervais leaving Kootenai County Reagan Republicans? Can’t vote for Trump?
WAGES: Here's the beef
Brave Shelley Williams asks an important question: “Why can’t I attract more workers at $9 an hour to clean houses?”
HEROES: Look what you did
Judge Hayes, Marcy Black, Travis Johnson, Detective Justin Bangs:
PUERTO RICO: Represent us, Raul
Mr. Labrador, who became a Mormon when attending Brigham Young University, has been a member of the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives. This committee has among other duties the oversight to protec…
HINZ: Model good parenting
The loss of Jeff Hinz has been a very sad time for our community. So many heartfelt words of praise for Jeff and all very well deserved. I decided to write this letter as encouragement to young parents who are in t…
CYCLISTS: Respect the walkers
I walk every morning and I also ride a bicycle. I respect other people’s space when I do. Friday morning, six or seven recumbent-riding gentlemen rode by me without warning that I could hear. It was startling and q…
WORKERS: Where are you?
Does anyone know why there aren’t more people willing to work in Coeur d’Alene. Granted, our company is asking for housekeeper/maids but we see Help Wanted signs all over town. We pay $9 and up which is good pay bu…
NILSON: A leader, and friend
I wish to thank my friend Ron Nilson for his service on the North Idaho College Board, and wish him well. Four years ago I could not have imagined writing this letter.
SHOW: 'Music Man' a must
I had the pleasure of seeing the Music Man last Friday evening at the Kroc Center. It is an outstanding production. I was particularly impressed with the lead actors, orchestra and barber shop quartet. Coeur d’Alen…
GUNS: Carrying freedom forward
Is there a better example of how open carry law serves as a detriment to would be shooters than the recent success of the GOP Convention in Cleveland? I’d say not.
TRUMP: Wrong on Muslims
Cultural exchange in the form of international research and scholarship is one of the most powerful tools for promoting the values of freedom and democracy. It is quite dismaying that the American public is current…