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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 …
ARFEE: Tale of two stories
I don’t know if it was intentional irony on your part or intentional sarcasm on Chief White’s part, but the dichotomy between the article “Officer takes a pay cut” and the article “Citizens to participate in use of…
TEACHER: That's how kids learn
Hats off and high fives to Melissa Giles, PE teacher at Skyway Elementary! Her creative use of pumpkins and kitchen scraps looked to be a great success with her students. These are the kinds of high interest activi…
BIBLE: It holds many answers
There are many debates in this country that are social in nature. The answers to all of these debates are in a book that is available to everyone, but most people do not want to read it. Everyone is talking about r…
VOTE: Democrats for real freedom
Beware the rhetorical flag of freedom being waved by the Republican party. Traditionally and today, Republicans take care of wealthy individuals and large corporations by providing them tax cuts and loopholes, leav…
SAVIORS: Here they come again
MacGregor family — thank you for divine intervention.
USPS: Fight privatization
Even in the 21st Century with all of the new technology available, the mail still does matter. It binds the country together with delivery service six days a week and in some larger cities parcel delivery seven day…
WRITER: Won't find sympathy here
This letter is directed to John Willard of Post Falls. Let me start by saying “contempt prior to investigation cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance.”
SOUZA: Opened newcomer's eyes
I am writing in support of Mary Souza for state senator. I learned much about Kootenai County from her when she ran for mayor last year. I was new to Idaho and wanted to know more about my new residence (I lived in…
COLUMN: Just tell it like it is
The other day I was reading the Oct. 11 “My Turn” article written by Robert Hunt. Robert minced no words, and to put it bluntly: Robert was simply blunt! If you didn’t read it, sorry, I’m not going to spend my time…
STRANSKY: Issues, not ideology
In the contest for the position of state representative for District 2A, we will be voting for Cheryl Stransky. Her party affiliation is insignificant. She is clearly the only choice, given her opponent’s ideology.
BALUKOFF: Time for him to lead
Idaho has an important decision to make. Who will we choose to lead us?
STEWART: Stands for what's right
I am writing in support of David Stewart for County Commissioner, District 2.
DEMS: Moderates don't exist
If you like Obama, you will love the local Democrat candidates. If you like the government intruding into your life, vote for a Democrat, or don’t vote. Democrats want to control what you eat, say, think and do, 24…
RISCH: Stands up for young people
I am writing this letter in support of our U.S. Senator, Jim Risch. I am a sophomore at North Idaho College and I am terrified at the prospect of finding a job after college. Senator Risch is one of the few represe…
VOTE: Elect these candidates
Elected officials must act as public servants, not ideological evangelists. We must elect candidates who represent the best interests of the entire community in local, state and national government. Idaho needs tho…