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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 …
MURDER: Sympathy goes only so far
Sara Thomas is quoted as saying, “You know they are never going to have a life unless you do something about it,” regarding fixed life sentences for juveniles who kill. While life in prison may not be the American …
TAXES: Volunteers made it all easier
This year, 70 IRS certified Tax Aide volunteers provided FREE income tax assistance to 6,000 taxpayers in Kootenai County between Feb. 1 and April 15. We would like to thank the Athol Community Center, Rathdrum Sen…
CURRIE: Vote for a positive leader
Responsible positive leadership is needed in our legislature, and sending Rick Currie as our representative will give us that opportunity. I first met Rick when we were involved in the Junior Chamber of Commerce. T…
KINDNESS: Strangers pick up meal tab
We would like to thank the wonderful couple that paid for our dinner at Texas Roadhouse April 2.
GAME: Ruined by an f-bomb
On Monday I attended the Post Falls versus Coeur d’Alene varsity baseball game. I sat past the third base dugout to watch the game. In the sixth inning, Coeur d’Alene had back-to-back home runs. As the young man fr…
STRANSKY: Check the scoreboard
We are all familiar with scoreboards, rooting for our team to score at basketball tournaments, football playoffs, and such. Let us also root for the political team striving to make Idaho a better state for you, me …
RANKING: Press misses full story
The front-page headline, “We’re No. 5,” in the April 18 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press was misleading. The “study” referred to in this article was produced by a private organization, the American Legislative Ex…
SENATORS: Good for conservation
I recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., to talk with our congressional delegation about the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to sportsmen in Idaho. I am writing because U.S. Se…
AVISTA: Steps up for ill son
I wish to thank Avista Power and their customer service department. They were helpful in resolving disconnect and payment issues for our son, Kevin Ruddell, and his family.
DOWNTOWN: Keep the vagrants out
Something must be done about the roaming vagrants in this area who hang out in the Coeur d’Alene library, Fresh Start and up and down Sherman Avenue from The Coeur d’Alene Resort down to the Conoco gas station. The…
Cd'A: Of parks and puzzling priorities
Manicured sidewalks blend into perfectly spaced trees. The famous Centennial Trail cleverly winds around over-priced shops and restaurants for bicyclists and connoisseurs of northwestern scenery. A large blue lake …
AUTISM: Here's how you can help
The Panhandle Autism Society is doing great work in our community. The tireless dedication of the all-volunteer board was on display April 12 at Riverstone for the annual Autism Awareness walk.
ALBRIGHT: A master local historian
Syd Albright is a master of story telling. His writing style pulls us in and takes us for a pleasant ride into Idaho history. Back up photographs add to our imaginations. Our own Zane Grey, but Mr. Albright’s stori…
CORONER: Wilkey is most qualified
I am pleased to endorse Deb Wilkey, R.N., for a second term as Kootenai County Coroner. In addition to her R.N. and master’s degree in forensic anthropology, Deb is certified by the National Board of Medical Death …
SCHOOLS: Follow the trail of email
As many of you know, I did a public information request for the emails of Tom Hearn, Christa Hazel, and Superintendent Matt Handelman. These emails show Susan Moss, LGBT attorney, contacted the district on Sept. 2,…