Letters to the Editor
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OPINION: Be wary of confrontational politics
Discussing politics with friends often elicits a common refrain: "It's so ugly! I hate politics! It doesn't even...
The logic of an open primary
I was taken back after Attorney General Labrador’s lost court case involving misinformation around the Open Primary Initiative to discover that Dorothy Moon and the Idaho Republican Central Committee’s efforts in...
Bonner County voters show how to stand up for public education
Having followed public affairs in the Gem State since 1966, I have always believed that most Idahoans are practical people who appreciate and support reasona...
Who will bear cost of subdivision's impact?
According to the reports, the project is anticipated to produce an average of 1,176 trips per day, and all trips will enter or exit to the south via Highway 200 from the intersection of Providence Road and Highwa...
Making a neighborhood, not just a subdivision
I have been following the development of the Providence Road subdivision with interest. As I understand it, this subdivision would be isolated from its nearest neighbors in Kootenai as the developer is unwilling ...
'You can, if you will'
I'm going to use another quote. This one is by Jerry Kramer as told to him by one of his coaches at Sandpoint High early in his career. Jerry used it in his Hall of Fame acceptance speech. It's another one that w...
Biden has done much to hurt country
People need to do more research before writing glowing letters about Joseph Biden.
Smoothly run meetings are welcome improvement
If you would like to see a smoothly run meeting of the Bonner County commissioners, go to their website and access the Aug. 22, 2023, meeting through their YouTube connection.
Mr. Bradshaw, it's time to resign
Mr. Bradshaw, you have not represented yourself or Bonner County in a professional manner. I voted for you when you ran for commissioner. However, many, including myself, have lost respect for you.
Initiative allows Idaho political independence
The Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative is finally out in the community for signatures, thanks to our Supreme Court taking a strong stand for clear and accurate language.
LPOSD: Welcome to a new school year
As we near the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, our dedicated staff is working tirelessly to ensure that your students have a smooth transition back to ...
Parliamentary procedures making for smooth county meetings
Parliamentary procedure appears to have become something of an issue among our county commissioners. Robert’s Rules of Order was first published in 1876. Although Robert was a U.S. Army officer, he did not bas...
Commissioners have a hearing problem
The Planning and Zoning Commission violated the people's trust on Thursday, Aug. 17, when they approved and advanced the 116-unit Providence Subdivision.
Looking to Washington to make America great
Here is something for the haters of minorities, Jews, gays, and others to contemplate.
Tired of minority rule? Support open primaries
Are you tired of minority rule? We here in Idaho, especially here in the north, are aware that whoever wins the primary election will go on to win the general election. Most of our elections go unopposed by a div...
The scientist and the switch
Those who termed the doomsday Chicken Little, scientist were correct. For a long time now, they have been predicting the sky is falling. Once it was acid rain, oh my gosh, all the plant life will die; we're doome...