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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 …
TEACHERS: Not enough appreciation
I usually keep my opinion to myself but felt compelled after I read Mr. Johnson’s letter.
FEAR: Here, there, everywhere
Kudos to The Press for what may be the best one-two punch I’ve ever even seen in your pages. Jeff Selle’s Sunday article on political fearmongering hit the America/Idaho/KootCo nail on the head. Then on the letters…
SHOOTER: Let him die soon
The other day we buried a hero — one much loved by our entire community. He gave a killer a second chance and ended up with a bullet to his head. I wonder how many reviews and investigations will be made to see if …
TOURNEY: Be a good sport
This past weekend my family attended the Hot Shot soccer tournament in Coeur d’Alene. It was a fantastic weekend with families and great soccer matches. The tournament was run well and it seemed to be enjoyed by al…
TEACHERS: Get paid too much
Does anybody besides me get tired of teachers always complaining about how they don’t get paid enough? First of all they should only get 75 percent of the pay they now receive. That’s all they “work.” A good machin…
VETS: Standing O for volunteers
I would like to personally thank all the wonderful people who volunteered last Saturday at the Stand Down. Your smiles and compassion was so very much appreciated by the veterans and their families.
S1067: Leave well enough alone
Idaho can develop and pay for its own child support network. It has in the past. I know of no state that would refuse us information of employment or residency. We have 106 trained employees and 19 full-time lawyer…
POEM: Shades of Blue
Police radios goin’ crazy there’s a shooter in town
VOTE: A tale from Viewbay
The Revolutionary War was over! The Colonists won! But, in the outlying hamlet of Viewbay, news was slow in coming. Loyalists to the King were not happy with Home Rule, believing that the King’s governing power was…
McTEVIA: Family offers thanks
The family of Tom McTevia would like to thank all our friends and family, Tina Hoisington’s family; Orofino, Coeur d’Alene and Lewiston communities for the donations, gifts, flowers, condolences, phone calls and he…
THANKS: Responders there when needed
As the Assistant State Captains of the Idaho Patriot Guard, we would like to express our gratitude for those Idaho State Patrolmen, Fire & Rescue, Kootenai County Sheriff and Timberlake Ambulance who came to the ai…
FOUNTAIN: Work experience a plus
We are writing to support Diane Fountain, who is running for Lakes Highway District commissioner. Diane has lived in Coeur d’Alene her whole life, and she and her husband Jeff are year-round residents. Her work exp…
TRIP: 'Business' as usual?
So Gov. Otter took business leaders to Mexico and Peru. Business leaders? Or top campaign contributors? Maybe they are both one and the same.
MALCOLM: He's always on the job
As a Lakes Highway District commissioner, I have worked with Dan for the past three years. Yes, he goes south for three to four months, but is available by phone, fax or email at any time. He has videoed all of our…
MALCOLM: Testimony from one who knows
As a husband, father and friend, Dan is honest, helpful, caring, hardworking and concerned about his family, fellow commissioners, employees and taxpayers of Lakes Highway District. He studies the issues concerning…