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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 …
RINGO: True friend of education
I am writing in support of Shirley Ringo’s bid for Congress.
SHRINER: Best for county commission
I fully support Jerry Shriner in his bid to serve as Kootenai County Commissioner. His experience in law enforcement and mental health services uniquely qualify him to deal with the myriad requirements of the posit…
HJR2: Don't buy this amendment
Why I am voting against HJR 2.
BALUKOFF: Isn't business as usual
I’ve known A.J. Balukoff for 30 years. He is moderate, and an outstanding member of the business community. I highly respect his business acumen.
NESSE: Much like Frank Henderson
I was delighted to see that former State Legislator Frank Henderson is being inducted into the Idaho Hall of Fame. Mr. Henderson has always exhibited care for his community as well as a willingness to work hard to …
VOTE: But not for Democrats
It seems that there is a flood of letters to the editor this election cycle urging voters to “vote for the person, not for the party.” From what I’ve seen, all of these have been submitted by minority Democrats who…
STRANSKY: She'll help state grow
We moved to North Idaho 10 years ago after retiring from successful careers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We chose this area because of the amazing beauty and milder climate. We have found the area to be a friendly, …
DEER: No more killing, please
In response to the article on dead deer being found in Dalton Gardens. Whoever is responsible for this, needs to be held accountable. The deer in this area have been fed by the people for years, thinking that they …
HORSE: It's not beaten quite yet
I read with amazement Chief White’s comment, “are you still beating that horse” and it demonstrated to me how totally out of touch he and his department are. “Yes Chief White, we are and will continue to beat this …
PAIN: Help is on the way
My eyes filled with tears as your poem I did read
VANDALS: Name now in jeopardy
For all of you alumni, students, and fans of the University of Idaho athletic programs, I have some terrible news.
WARMING: Cliff happens to be right
Climatologist Cliff Harris is right to assert that weather extremes are not a consequence of global warming.
MARRIAGE: Pins and needles, indeed
Oh my God, you would think that we just had an outbreak of Ebola in Idaho. Instead of worrying about a few same-sex marriages, we should be on “pins and needles” about the real problems of the world. Things like cl…
WUEST: Another side to the man
As a resident of Dalton Gardens since the mid-’70s I have lived next to the Wuest family. Otis Wuest was the water master back then and spent many unpaid hours working and repairing our water lines so we could keep…
PRESS: Paper is uber-conservative
We need more good leaders and reporters — and fewer evangelists.