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PENSIONS: Key piece of puzzle
Your recent article on teacher pensions regrettably omitted one fact that I’m sure failed to register with your readers. How about a very large THANK YOU to the Idaho taxpayers that allow PERSI to earn its high mar…
VETERAN: Needs a helping leg
Once again it appears the joke is on the American veteran. After waiting one year for a total knee replacement, I received a card in the mail from Veterans Choice. This card indicated that I may qualify for outside…
As airport soars, so does our economy
Most of you reading this are far more familiar with the airport one state over than you are with the one right in your backyard.
WOLF: Target of opportunity?
I believe the man who shot the wolf is trying to cover his rump with a lie. First, a rifle with a scope is for hunting, not self or dog protection. Second, I don’t believe a lone wolf would attack three labs. Third…
WORDS: Another one is 'sodomy'
Mr. Neureuther:
ARRESTS: Up to 24 - and counting
On Jan. 31, a Press article described the pursuit and capture by sheriff’s deputies of a man with 23 prior arrests. He was chased at more than 70 mph in a residential neighborhood. At the time, he had five outstand…
Greyhound losing one, winning many
The Idaho Legislature goofed in 2013 when it authorized the use of instant horse racing machines in non-tribal locations. These are nothing more than illegal slot machines with a misleading name. Players don't actu…
WORDS: We stand with Rick
On Saturday morning, as I stood at the back of the room, silent with my hand covering my mouth, I saw the bitterness and hate in the eyes of the woman who turned to look at us. She spoke of Her rights, Her Christia…
WORDS: Fear is common denominator
The controversy about “Add the Words” need not be a controversy at all. Yet it has become one between the religious community and the LGBT community.
ROCKY: Tribute to terrific 'dad'
I have just lost my second dad in less than a year and feel a true sense of loss, with my father passing away in August and Rocky “Dad” Bridges’ recent passing. Do you remember those friends you spent so much time …
WOLF: Shooter is - alas - guilty
Having read the letters to the editor by Messer’s Collin Galloway and George Silva, I feel compassion for the statements they made. I am also not a wolf lover, but the wolves are here so let Fish and Game regulate …
WRITER: Objects to two letters
I would like to comment on letters by Janet Callen and Gary Edwards published Jan. 25.
LEVY: Cast vote for the future
Well, it’s time to step up and support our community. March 10th we will vote to support or not to support the supplemental levy for the Coeur d’Alene School District. Whether you have kids or not, they represent t…
TRAPS: Better solutions needed
This letter is in response to the article “Be careful in the woods” on Jan 20.
WORDS: What did Jesus say
Phil Membury is right when he states that the LGBT lifestyle is a choice. He is right because such a lifestyle is a sin, and all sin is a matter of choice, and has been for 2,000 years now. This applies to all sins…