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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 …
150TH: Photo is backward
I’m sure I’ll be among a few that notice that on page 3 of the “Kootenai County 150th Anniversary” publication included in Tuesday’s paper, the picture is backward. I noticed because our boat is on the G dock and m…
SERVICE: UGM will be beneficiary
Sept. 12 will be the beginning of ACES Community Services, a division of Providence Human Services, annual tradition of giving back to the community, in our first International Day of Service Event. Union Gospel Mi…
CRITICISM: Words, not their writers
My, my. I seem to have struck a nerve. I refer to Fiona Gressler’s letter of Aug. 3.
BULLIES: Here, there, everywhere
I wanted to address the issue of bullying. Nothing new as far as I can see. Since I started school in 1959 and finished in 1971, bullies were the norm. In reality, bullies are everywhere, and anyone who believes th…
THEATRE: Earns a standing 'O'
This season I had the pleasure of attending both musical productions offered by the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre with my family at the Kroc Center. They were fantastic! In a time where many of us see loads of video…
KHS: Get behind organization
With the recent terrible incidences of animal abuse in our community, it is more important than ever to support our local Humane Society. It is comforting to hear that under the leadership of Andy Smith and his boa…
SUICIDE: Here's what we need
I just read Friday’s editorial. My great niece, Cassie Payne of Euless, Texas, wrote a post about her father (my nephew) who took his life — 15 years to the day — before Robin Williams did. She has become a compass…
4-H: Party does so much more
WOW! What an amazing evening I had at the Ron and Shelley Rosenberger “Rocking R” Ranch in Hayden to raise awareness and donations for the 4-H Livestock Booster Club.
DEMS: No friend to black Americans
On a flight to Tampa this past February, Delta Airlines was showing a movie titled “The Butler.” This is what I wrote concerning this movie while on the plane:
ANGEL: A gift to North Idaho
There is an angel amongst us. This angel has for years given her heart and soul to help those in need. Selflessly she has found housing for the homeless and vets. She has generously found food and clothes for the i…
McEUEN: Respect in '56, not in '14
The Real Story of McGuen Park:
PARKING: Welcome! Here's your ticket
Several nights ago, because it was 94 degrees, I decided to drive down by the lake to see if it might be a little cooler. I pulled into a parking lot and was surprised to not see any numbers on the parking lot, so …
HISTORY: More on Albright column
I write to take issue with the Monday, Aug. 11 story, “Chief Pocatello forced to live on reservation in Idaho,” written by Syd Albright and reprinted in indianz.com.
BRIDGER: Treat all abuse the same
First of all, I would like to say what a great job the Post Falls Police Department and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue did for the rescue of “Bridger” who was left in a ditch at a Post Falls park. Also to River Ci…
BRIDGER: What did parents do?
I just finished reading the article regarding “Bridger,” the dog found in the ditch who eventually had to be euthanized. I literally feel sick to my stomach after reading these articles that relate to the animal ab…