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STRANSKY: She'll help state grow
We moved to North Idaho 10 years ago after retiring from successful careers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We chose this area because of the amazing beauty and milder climate. We have found the area to be a friendly, …
Frankly, he's a Hall of a guy
The guy is 91, and he runs circles around some 19-year-olds we know.
DEER: No more killing, please
In response to the article on dead deer being found in Dalton Gardens. Whoever is responsible for this, needs to be held accountable. The deer in this area have been fed by the people for years, thinking that they …
HORSE: It's not beaten quite yet
I read with amazement Chief White’s comment, “are you still beating that horse” and it demonstrated to me how totally out of touch he and his department are. “Yes Chief White, we are and will continue to beat this …
PAIN: Help is on the way
My eyes filled with tears as your poem I did read
VANDALS: Name now in jeopardy
For all of you alumni, students, and fans of the University of Idaho athletic programs, I have some terrible news.
WARMING: Cliff happens to be right
Climatologist Cliff Harris is right to assert that weather extremes are not a consequence of global warming.
MARRIAGE: Pins and needles, indeed
Oh my God, you would think that we just had an outbreak of Ebola in Idaho. Instead of worrying about a few same-sex marriages, we should be on “pins and needles” about the real problems of the world. Things like cl…
WUEST: Another side to the man
As a resident of Dalton Gardens since the mid-’70s I have lived next to the Wuest family. Otis Wuest was the water master back then and spent many unpaid hours working and repairing our water lines so we could keep…
PRESS: Paper is uber-conservative
We need more good leaders and reporters — and fewer evangelists.
CLERK: Religious rallying isn't right
I am writing this letter to express my displeasure at the fact that Kootenai County Clerk Jim Brannon attended a rally recently opposing same sex marriage. As of Wednesday, Oct. 14 same-sex marriage is legal in Ida…
STORY: Color isn't the issue
Regarding the article in your Oct. 14 issue, “Idaho: A lack of diversity?”
DEER: Remember where we live
If you are living in the environs of Dalton Gardens, you are living amongst a killer or killers who have made me and others subservient to their way of life. Because they are annoyed, our enjoyment of the “wild thi…
POLICE: Pay cut isn't enough
Shame on you Chief White! When asked to comment on the change in pay for officer David Kelley, Police Chief White asked, and I quote, “Are you still beating that dead horse?”
DEER: Safe way to keep them out
I just want to say I appreciate A.J. Pedersen’s comments in his Thursday’s letter to the editor. I agree wholeheartedly. “Predators,” really? If we saw a cougar or coyote stalking deer in Dalton Gardens, it would b…