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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 …
ISIS: Don't surrender to fear
I am writing you because I am concerned about my future and country. I disagree because the only reason they are here is because they had no army or defense in their country to keep the Daesh away from the country.
ISIS: Help Paris recover
My name is Makenna. I’m in eighth grade, and I go to Post Falls Middle School. Well I am writing this about the attacks in Paris and Beirut. That was really sad. I didn’t like what ISIS did. They are really mean. I…
ISIS: Time to take a stand
I am writing to you about the article I read in NEWSELA about “Daesh,” or as they like to call themselves ISIS. Attacks on Paris published November 16, 2015. It’s a tragic incident.
ISIS: Death penalty for terrorists
I am an eighth-grader who heard about the terrorist attacks in Paris. It sucks that the Daesh ruined a good time for everyone. I think that if none of this happened that Paris would be living their own life. I thin…
ISIS: Deprive them of their power
I have noticed recently there has been terrorist activity in Paris and Beirut. I was reading about this in a newspaper article. The article is named “Paris Under Attack,” this recently appeared in NEWSELA on Nov. 1…
REFUGEES: Let's debate the issue
Dear Mr. Reeves,
REFUGEES: Vetting far from OK
A slew of Democrat lawmakers feel our current process for vetting refugees is adequate, yet insist the current process for law abiding American citizens to possess a firearm are inadequate.
STORM: No match for teamwork
Tuesday’s storm was of a magnitude that few expected. With all of Lakeland Joint School District’s students in school, we needed to get them home safely. If it wasn’t for the efforts of many helpers, the job would …
THANKS: NIC students serve us well
Heartfelt thanks to Jeremiah Brands and the Associated Students of North Idaho College for hosting a free community Thanksgiving Dinner at NIC on Saturday.
SAFETY: Low marks for police
The Coeur d’Alene PD has been “dropping the ball” in public safety. Deciding not to pursue a case or omitting facts in a report or prejudices by an officer have led to the decay of the public’s trust in the departm…
POWER: Just fix it, please
Just found out why we don’t have power on Lundsford Lane and area. Avista and Kootenai Electric are arguing over who is responsible. One says they own the poles and the other says it’s not. As of this writing, we a…
PEAKS: Born to be wild
I recently read a letter to the editor about the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area written by Mr. Stan Myers. He questioned the idea that the area should be designated as wilderness because future generation…
COLA: Time for fairness
I’m writing to express my concerns about this year’s zero percent cost of living increase in Social Security. As a senior, I rely on Social Security benefits, and I know that our Social Security system’s only short…
PIPES: A word of warning
As the weather turns colder, people who are staying in hotels or shelters should turn off their water before they leave. Several years ago we had an ice storm which saw loss of power to many areas. As a contractor …
THANKS: To our utility companies
On behalf of the staff members of the Lakeland Joint School District, I’d like to say publicly, a heartfelt thank you to the crew members of our local utility companies. We recognize the countless hours you spent a…