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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 …
HOLIDAY: A time for remembrance
Memorial Day is a day to memorialize and never forget the men and women of the armed forces who sacrificed for an end cause or ideal in times of war.
McEUEN: Editorial 'a cheap shot'
In your May 23 editorial, you wrote, “Wonder what the anti-McEuenites think now?”
ELECTION: Bad is looking even worse
The inmates have taken over the asylum! The results of the Republican Primary in Kootenai County are deeply troubling to anyone who wants functional government.
HELP: Stranger stops to assist
Last weekend a friend who lives in the Sanders Beach area fell on her porch and was not able to get up. A woman who was driving by saw her, checked with her, and called an ambulance so that she could get the help s…
ELECTION: Change the voting laws
The current voting laws are unconstitutional. As an independent at the polls, I have a right to have access to ALL candidates running for any office regardless of their party. If I choose to vote across party lines…
ART: A regular dose of delight
I wanted to write to express the pleasure I receive from the art in the center of the round-about at 4th and Kathleen. I smile every time I see the “umbrella flowers.”
IDAHO: Has left animals defenseless
Dear Anti-Animal Abuse Advocates:
ILLEGAL: Apply the law to all
Did someone change the definition of the word “Illegal?”
WOLFE: Councilman excluded himself
I appreciated Post Falls Councilman Alan Wolfe’s letter of being excluded, but he actually excluded himself. I disagree with him for not voting because he didn’t want to be a (heaven forbid) Republican-for-a-day. B…
JUDGE: Has no authority to legislate
The following is in rebuttal to Judge Candy (I recall a couple of ’50s strippers named “Candy”) Dale’s decision regarding Idaho’s position/law regarding same sex marriage.
WATER: Annual event helps raise awareness
Each year local students are invited to Water Awareness Week sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. This event is a phenomenal field trip provided to raise awareness of our connections to the environment and history…
CIVICS: Decrease is nation's demise
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of L…
FIRE CHIEF: Thanks to the community
I would like to thank the community of Plummer, Benewah County, and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe for allowing me the privilege to serve as your Fire Chief for the last 20 years. The time in this position has been a priv…
PRIMARY: Shut out by the GOP
I take exception to your editorial Wednesday chastising those of us who are registered voters but shut out from the upcoming primary. I would love to vote in this primary, but since I refuse to join a political par…
McEUEN: Please keep it pristine
Kudos to the city of Coeur d’Alene for the new McEuen Park. Living in North Idaho my whole life, this was the first time I have ever had a reason to go to McEuen. My family and I took our three grandsons on Mother’…