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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 …
AIL: Rent, lease back nothing new
Why are governments so sneaky? The article on the rental agreement of a new 625 bed new Kootenai County jail is so diabolical it is sickening.
OBAMA: Call for Crapo to 'stand up'
Open letter to Senator Mike Crapo:
MIDTOWN: It's the wrong plan
My wife and I have lived in Midtown for the last 16 years. We have owned and operated a business in Midtown for the last 13 years. We have watched Midtown grow, change and develop into a great mix of retail and res…
EDITORIAL: Some words to the wise
The Press editorial on Sunday, June 1, was entitled “A word to you graduates.” It offered splendid advice for kids graduating from high school this month. The piece exhorted kids who choose to go to college to secu…
BERGDAHL: Shame on President Obama
Let me be upfront, I despise Obama and his policies. Putting that aside, I know everyone is aware of the military deserter Bergdahl, swapped for five Taliban prisoners.
MIDTOWN: It's a solid plan
As a midtown homeowner of 16 years now, I am supporting the proposed development and here’s why: The rentals fill a need for workforce housing we have in the downtown area. The people who will live there will have …
TRAPPING: No news is very bad news
Since some of our dogs have been trapped and killed, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game pacified the public with the understanding there would be a meeting May 15 to correct the likelihood of dogs, children and …
THANKS: To two special people
I want to thank two great Samaritans!
ADLER: Words to grow by
Thanks to David Adler for the excellent article, “Ode to the Prep Class of 2014.”
TRIBUTE: Daly story did him justice
What a wonderful article Connie Godak wrote on Sean Daly. It moved me to tears.
BERGDAHL: A way to proceed
If Bergdahl deserted his post as has been alleged ever since he disappeared he should not be promoted, should not receive any back pay and should receive a “less than honorable” discharge. That would then preclude …
COUNTY: Welcome to property nightmare
I have a property in the county that has a cloud on the title. I have been paying taxes on it for 20 years. The problem with the property is in regard to a side yard setback, what was 5 feet in the past when the sh…
ELECTION: Regulate campaign spending
According to Lincoln in the Gettysburg address, “government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
PET: Someone's loss a huge gain
Thursday, we lost a very important part of our lives. She was 11 and was with us for 10 of her years. Her name was Ms. Gracie Lou Freebush and she was an amazing Great Dane.
REDSKINS: Name isn't offensive
A few days ago, Harry Reid from Nevada was on the news stating that he and about 40 of his Democratic senators sent a message to the owner of the Redskins football team stating that “the name Redskins was offensive…