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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 …
HYDROS: Races euthanized
The primary reason Sheriff Ben Wolfinger refused the permit was that they failed to pay the fire district what was owed from last year. Permits will not make a race happen. Diamond Cup is broke, is going to face mu…
MEMORIAL: Stolen cross, broken hearts
In April I lost my brother to suicide. It has devastated my family. My heart aches for my parents; the thought of having to bury your child is unfathomable.
SHOOTING: More training required
The Arfee incident is not going to go away soon. Suppose that had been a child who sat up suddenly. Would he have been shot? Then, the cowardly way all involved sneaked away to avoid facing the owner is atrocious.
NONINI: Wife's reply inappropriate
How crude can it get? Not only the response is crude, but the act of responding by an individual “Without Charter,” as stated by former and late President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a surprise visitor and responder in a…
NONINI: Par for his course
In response to Len Crosby’s My Turn article “Nonini response shocks veterans”…
CRISIS: Keep goal of center alive
I just want to thank the CDA Press and the editor for the full coverage given to the loss of the mental health crisis center and the impact of Coeur d’Alene’s loss on local law enforcement and health facilities. It…
CORE: Get truth from Glenn Beck
Thank you Ms. Brewer for mentioning Common Core. I really thought that parents in Idaho were not too concerned about what their children were being taught and how. A couple of weeks ago the editor of the paper gave…
VANDALS: Director has losing record
I have been an avid U. of Idaho fan my entire life. The last few years have been very difficult for all Idaho alums due to the complete and total failure of our athletic program, or at least the sports that matter …
HYDROS: Mirror time for managers
I think the Diamond Cup organizers are overlooking a few key points with regards to why this year’s race has been canceled. There is more than enough finger pointing and blame going around in the Press. I think the…
KIDNAP: Victim lauds her heroes
I would like to publicly thank the Coeur d’Alene Police Department for everything they did in relationship to my kidnapping in November of 2013. I would specifically like to thank those in the investigations depart…
PARK: McRuin is all wet
From Saturday’s front page; “I don’t think that much water (120K gallons/day) was anticipated by Team McEuen.” If that is not a giant red flag I don’t know what is.
BRAWLERS: Place for them is in jail
I have just read “Men brawl over dogs” and I was just wondering why no one went to jail since brawling is fighting and fighting is illegal. In fact, under Idaho statute 18-901, assault is defined as:
KILLER: Teen doesn't deserve a transfer
For all of those who loved and cherished Johnny Samuel, the ACLU’s recent action regarding his murderer’s incarceration accommodations is an incredibly painful slap in the face. Eldon Samuel III is not a child, he …
GUNS: More stats to consider
Regarding Rich Sonntag and guns on campus, out of 30,000 deaths only 9,000 are homicides. The rest stated to be suicide, only making up 1 percent of deaths. Drugs 2 percent, car wrecks 3 percent, alcohol abuse 9 pe…
ARFEE: Sensible protocol needed
First of all, anyone who does not know the difference between a pit bull and a black lab should not be allowed to carry a gun or be allowed to use their own judgment as to when to use it.