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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 …
FEDS: Out of balance with the taxpayers
Americans’ standard of living will increase when the government decreases its standard of living.
WARS: Bible has plenty to say
In one of the more beautiful verses in the Bible, Christ says, “Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
COLUMN: Right about what's wrong
I want to say what a great My Turn article on June 21 that Dean Haagenson wrote on the pitiful decline our country has been in for quite a while. Both political parties are too much leaning toward socialism and tot…
THEFT: Chance to undo a wrong
To whoever it was that helped themselves to my lawn ornament, please, please bring it back. It’s the little girl putting a letter in a mailbox with a welcome sign below. The welcome sign is attached with white zip-…
PICKLE: Player has different view
I am responding to the letter submitted by Marilyn Cali about the pickleball incident.
GOP: Get a grip on real issues
America today.
SIGN: It's there but invisible
Look for the hidden sign heading north on 15th Street just past Spokane Street. This sign has not been visible to the public for at least two years.
TYPO: Editors fallen to new low
Please tell me that the sub-headline on page A12 of Monday’s paper was a test to see who was reading it and who would respond! “Former home of NFL’s Lions, NBA’s Pistons had FALLED into disrepair.”
ILLEGALS: And now he's interested
A month ago Senator Crapo’s local office dismissed concerns of the flood of illegal aliens entering our nation across the southern border. Instead, I was advised talk radio was only interested in hyping their ratin…
COURTS: Tennis players in a pickle
I’ve always heard pickleball is a fun, social game, and one that I may be interested in after playing tennis for 40 years. So, I was glad to arrive at the new McEuen Park tennis courts last Thursday to play tennis …
BIBLE: Quotes for religious debate
According to C.R. Becker, God’s word trumps government and the laws of government. All right, then I would like to know what part of God’s word Mr. Becker has not read today.
OBAMA: Legacy a host of scandals
How much more do the American people have to put up with from this incompetent President?
KROC: Where did good times go?
To Kroc or NOT to Kroc ... this is my dilemma, while, after being a member since they opened, I see my favorite classes disappearing every year.
REMINDER: It gets hot in there
With the hot weather, unfortunately, come stories of children being “forgotten” and left in hot cars. If parents/caregivers would place their cell phone, tablet, or purse beside their child’s car seat, maybe they w…
SCHOOLS: Let the children play
I’d like to ask why the local school district has chosen to fence off and lock up all the school playgrounds in town. From the Sorensen Elementary play structures to the basketball courts at Lakes Middle School, th…