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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 …
REED: Was a true champion
I wanted to comment on Scott Reed’s passing. I met Scott in 1969 while he was on the North Idaho College Board of Trustees. We became friends and he became my attorney. I later went to law school and he and I spent…
COLUMN: Swing, and a miss
I want to thank Norm Gissell for his recent My Turn column. His diatribe on Sharia law seeping into Idaho legislation veers off to a discussion on “if a religious person in a court of law” wins a lawsuit based on a…
NIC: Welding does it again
For the second year in a row, NIC welding students medaled at this year’s state Skills USA competition. They took the silver in welding fabrication and swept the podium in the individual welding competition.
MUSLIM: Texas attack condemned
As a member of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I condemn the attack on the event hosted by American Freedom Defense Initiative in Garland, Texas, where the cartoons of Prophet Muhammad were displayed.
REED: Unselfish to the very end
I am very sad of the passing of my friend Scott Reed. Scott was a most remarkable advocate for Kootenai County, and a shining example of how an attorney can operate within the constraints of their ethics and still …
COUNTY: Project riles up neighbors
The corruption with politicians is not just in Washington, D.C., it has trickled down to county levels. I am naming newly elected Kootenai County Commissioners Marc Eberlein and David Stewart as having a huge confl…
F&G: What's on hunting horizon
On April 30 an article appeared expressing the harmful effect that “catch-and-release” has on trout. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission endorses “catch and release” which, in itself, suggests that it …
OFFICER: Thoughts of thankfulness
While we were sleeping comfortably in our homes early Tuesday morning, one of Coeur d’Alene’s finest (Sgt. Greg Moore) was stopping a suspicious suspect and was shot. Sgt. Moore was ensuring that our streets were s…
HOA: Is this one still alive?
Seeking information on the Prairie Falls Homeowners Association at Northridge. Have not seen postings of meetings, or enforcement of codes, or a letter of our annual dues. Is the association still intact? Who do we…
FRANK: Gifted problem solver
Wednesday morning I was saddened to learn of the death of Frank Henderson. I served as Kootenai County Commissioner for a time with Frank and Evelyn Adams. When I was elected to office, I ran as a Democrat and both…
FRANK: Leaves lasting legacy
Frank Henderson leaves a wonderful Legacy of Public service and helping others. We first met Frank when he bought the Post Falls Tribune, and kept it going. He then went on to become mayor and was instrumental in b…
KUDOS: To all in public safety
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to once again realize how much we have to be thankful for in our country. Here in Kootenai County we experienced four earthquakes, albeit small ones as compared to the devastating earth…
LCDC: Clear vision needed
On Wednesday, May 6, LCDC is holding a meeting at the Kroc Center. On the agenda is annual strategic planning. This need underscores a key flaw of the LCDC and why I take issue with the organization.
CHAMBER: Yes to safety bond
The Board of Directors of the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce overwhelmingly voted in support of the city of Coeur d’Alene’s Safety Bond during their meeting on April 23. The following statement was released by t…
FRANK: Made things happen
A few years ago, I was sipping coffee in the “Hospitality Room” at St. Pius Church after Mass one Sunday morning. While chatting with my lovely wife, I felt a strong hand on my shoulder. I glanced over and found th…