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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 …
DRISCOLL: Time to return favors
I just wanted to let our citizens know that there is a GO FUND ME account for Robert Driscoll. He has done so much for this community as an employee of Health and Welfare and other organizations. Please consider Go…
TRUMP: Why he's got this vote
I am so thankful that we finally have a presidential candidate with backbone who is NOT politically correct. Donald Trump has my support and vote. I hope the silent majority in this country become vocal before it’s…
OBAMA: Friend of our enemies
How embarrassed, angered and disgusted I am with our so-called Chief Executive and Commander in Retreat.
BAYVIEW: Let's fireproof town
The frenzied cry to log Farragut State Park is at a fever pitch. I fear precious Fire Smart dollars that should be used to fireproof the town of Bayview will instead be used to continue tree farming Farragut, creat…
FLAG: It's an emblem of evil
The Confederate battle flag is the symbol of a society that was founded on, and maintained by, slavery. The suffering caused by that society was extreme.
FLAG: Consistency not much to ask
I never thought I would quote a Democrat: Sen. James Webb of Virginia made the following remark about the so-called Confederate flag controversy:
FIRE: Thanks to the firefighters
Thank you does not seem adequate for the great effort performed by the firefighters who battled the Cape Horn fires.
RESCUE: Praise Power of the Paw
A huge shout-out to local rescue Power of the Paw. This small organization, operating solely on donations and the efforts of its hard-working, dedicated volunteers, has rescued hundreds of animals over the past few…
FLAG: Banning a historic banner
I truly hope that The Press is slammed with responses to Grace Fletcher’s letter to the editor concerning the display of the Confederate flag on one of the vehicles and how she and those around her were “extremely …
BAKKEN: Beware crude dangers
As oil prices rise, the number of Bakken crude-carrying trains in North Idaho is predicted to increase from about three per day to as many as 25.
COURT: God's ruling is final
It was a sad day recently as I read where a Supreme Court I once profoundly respected voted to legalize same-sex marriage. This decision changes nothing, however, in the eyes of God. If anything, it should bolster …
MOOSE: Tale of thoughtless driver
One recent morning, as well as every morning, we were walking up the road toward Moon Pass just outside Wallace. We were almost to the end of the road where the pavement stops and the dirt road starts when we saw a…
COURT: Devil's in the details
I read the opinion page from Sunday and the letter from Joan Harman.
CDA: Great people, good for dogs
So many good people: Helping lost dogs in the middle of the road often seems to be one of my missions in life. The one time that I was too busy to help a small chihuahua puppy, on a cold morning in Green Bluff, I w…
PARADE: No place for symbol of hate
I was very disappointed that the Fourth of July Parade officials allowed the display of the confederate flag on one of the vehicles in the parade. My family, as well as many of those sitting around me, were extreme…