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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 …
POLITICS: Locals think they're feds
Based on their literature and campaign slogans, one would think that our cadre of local GOP candidates are actually running for Congress instead of the state house. Their obsession with Obamacare is based on the as…
COUNCIL: Missed historic opportunity
In 1984 I bought two rundown cottages in the Fort Grounds as a home and investment. I have remodeled, reroofed, added on and repaired those houses for 30 years and have a very nice historic 1906 home. These homes a…
COUNCIL: Rewriting Fort Grounds history
I’m wondering about the historical nature of the Fort Grounds. Did they house all the soldiers in single family dwellings?
ANIMALS: Possible place to move them
After reading the article regarding the seized animals no longer being able to stay at the fairgrounds, I was wondering what the dog race track in Post Falls is being used for these days. It’s been years since I’ve…
CORE: Say no to sample testing
Nationalized education, Common Core Standards were presented to the states as the “future of education” … one-size-fits-all. Schools, at last, announce they can turn out a college or career ready product for the ma…
DEE: Follow the money
Maybe my cynical side is showing, but has anyone asked how much money Dee’s relatives will receive, now that they have custody of her, from the state of Idaho and/or the federal government? I truly hope I am way of…
ST. MARIES: A word of thanks
On behalf of our Board of Trustees, staff and students, thank you for the amazing article in the North Idaho Business Journal that featured our work-force education training opportunities. The article was very info…
GENDER: Bias appears baseless
I’m getting tired of reading letters and comments citing safety for the young women and girls in our community as a reason to deny transgendered individuals the right to use restrooms conforming to their identified…
POKER: Bottom line on gaming
I read “Casino poker: Legal or not?” posted March 29. As of The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, there are no more “Indians” within the original meaning of our U.S. Constitution; only U.S./Idaho citizens with “India…
COURT: Lunch time is over
Well, here we go again. Our court system has gone to the dogs. Whatever happened to having a jury of your peers?
PARKINSON'S: Be aware in April
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, helping bring much-needed attention to this chronic, progressive neurological disease that affects movement, speaking and cognitive function.
THANKS: A bad day turns good
On Jan. 26 my purse was stolen at Walmart in Post Falls.
LETTER: Contrary to Mary
Excuse me … you wouldn’t happen to be Mary Budd, would you?
SCHOOLS: Add the words - now
In regard to the “hidden movement afoot” in our community, I’d like to clarify one point: It’s not hidden.
DEE: Questions needing answers
The article about Dee made it sound like she needed to be removed from her home and family in order to learn about her culture. Why couldn’t she remain with her mom and still get to know her aunt, uncle and half br…