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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 …
ACA: But I have insurance
I redid my wife’s insurance in August and the monthly cost went up $150. I called my agent, and he said your deductible is only $500. What else can you offer me? Well you can increase the deductible to $5,000 and i…
RIGHTS: Fine line of racism
A smile crossed my face while digesting the article quoting history professor Ken Faunce from the University of Idaho addressing the almost 30 attendees at a recent gathering of the Human Rights folks at NIC. He co…
NEIGHBOR: More like a nightmare
I have a great neighborhood. We have a bonfire Saturday nights where everyone comes except for one lady. This one person has made life miserable. She takes pictures of people, she follows people to work, and she ha…
COUNTY: Raises raise hackles
Giving themselves a raise:
HEALTH: Here's one prescription
Thank you Fiona Gressler. Your letter was refreshingly magnanimous, direct, without name calling, clear and true. The point of the Affordable Care Act, besides providing health care to all Americans, was that 10 pe…
RAISES: Not a wise investment
On Dec. 13 in the article “Giving themselves a raise,” two greedy members of our community voted to give themselves more money instead of focusing on the needs of others around them. This is just like Congress, who…
CHRISTMAS: Great sounds of season
Wow! “Sounds of Christmas” put on Saturday Night by North Idaho College was incredible, and demonstrates what we all love about North Idaho and America: God, family, friends.
HEALTH: A lot of hot, green air
Were you surprised by Obama’s blatant lying about his health program? You shouldn’t have been. For years he has lied just as badly about global warming, and the results of following his policies may be as serious h…
HEALTH: Keep debate civil, please
I’ve been reading all the letters from people on both sides of the Obamacare issue. There’s just a lot of vitriol and (seeming) hatred in them. Is this really necessary? Isn’t it OK to disagree on something without…
CAT: Stray lives like a queen
I wonder if your readers would be interested in the story of my stray cat. I have named her “Sweetie Pie” which is a ridiculous name for her as she won’t let me touch her, or get very close. I have looked after her…
MANDELA: Not equal to Thatcher
Why is it that President Obama gave an executive order lowering the American flag to half mast for Nelson Mandela (Friday through Monday evening)? He also attended the funeral services for Mandela, but when Margare…
ART: Could be safety hazard
I have been reading about the artwork at the roundabout on Fourth Street. I live in Rathdrum and haven’t seen it yet, but see the intersection a lot during the garage sale season.
BAGGAGE: Be kind to deliverers
If you travel by air this holiday season there’s a good chance any luggage you don’t carry on will not get to your destination with you. There are many reasons for delayed/misplaced bags and most times they will sh…
CHRISTMAS: Keep it joyous in Cd'A
What has happened to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho? My husband and I moved here with our young family in 1970. It was a wonderful town with kind and caring people. At Christmas time we would go through the stores as we did …
ANGELS: Cent from heaven?
I am not sure how one goes about thanking a Christmas Angel.