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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 …
COURT: Loses some stature
Supreme Court? Is it really supreme? Maybe it’s time to rename it.
TRAPPING: F&G fails in its duties
Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently announced its new “solution” to body-gripping traps in Idaho requiring a mandatory trapper’s education course. The commission stated that they believe that, “A change in t…
MILLIE: A word to her daughter
May I make a suggestion to Millie Hayes’ daughter? If you’re living with your mother, get the hell out. She’s making you a victim. I think this is the second letter your mother wrote about you being unable to find …
FOURTH: It's Dependence Day
As my husband and I do our trips into Coeur d’Alene, I observe the “patriotism” that comes with the yearly celebration of this country’s independence at the cost of many lives, July 4, 1776.
ABORTION: The PETA paradox
Does anybody ever wonder about all the ads on TV telling about the unethical treatment of our poor animals?
IRONMAN: Treated like royalty
I just completed my first Ironman last weekend in CDA. While the race itself was certainly challenging and demanding, I was mainly struck by the support and help of both the volunteer staff and the CDA community. E…
WEEDS: Here they come, Athol
For those of you who delight in weed identification I have some breaking news. Take US-95 north from CDA and when you get in the vicinity of Athol, or the new turnoff for Athol, check out the areas that border US-9…
IRONMAN: Thanks to all volunteers
During Sunday’s Ironman competition I had the complete honor to interface with some of the best the community has to offer. True heroes braving the heat alongside all the athletes, willing to selflessly serve, enco…
LGBT: Blinded by the lights
So, since the White House was lit up with the colors of the LGBT group, does that mean that on St. Patrick’s Day the White House will be lit up in green? Or, perhaps at Easter lit up with Easter colors, and at Chri…
AMERICA: All that ails us
I can see why the American people are so totally fed up with deceptive D.C. politicians, the situations labeling politicians either left or right, red or blue, Democrat or Republican don’t seem to be good labels. A…
RULINGS: Don't blame Obama
In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the legal rights of gays and lesbians to marry. Also the upholding of the Affordable Care Act by yet another U.S. Supreme Court ruling. I certainly noticed in the…
TUBBS: Protect our precious hill
Last week we took our first Tubbs Hill hike of the summer. It was a beautiful day and the views of the lake were spectacular; however, one view was disturbing. Scattered along the trail were lots of cigarette butts…
COLUMN: Welcome to experts club
Mr. Daniel Gressler wrote a My Turn letter saying we who write letters for the Opinion page consider ourselves “experts” on our topic. Well, by writing his letter and hitting on so many different topics I guess Nor…
HAGADONE: He's done it again
Well, Duane Hagadone has shown his “hometown boy” heart again by building a new CDA Press building and did it in his usual way … THE BEST! Some will say, “Why shouldn’t he, he’s a multi-millionaire,” but that is no…
COLUMN: Harvey got it right
I would like to mention how we liked the article “Customer service” by Harvey Mackay in the June 28 paper. We could use more articles like this as we have had the problem also. More businesses should see these.