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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
MOTHERS: Blood connection precious
To Sally Hicks of Rathdrum; I read your opinion “Armed with tomatoes” May 13 regarding Sholeh Patrick’s article, “Mother’s Day: Is it Past Prime?” I’m not a mother, I’m 73, and a great-grandfather. The passion in y…
PANDEMIC: Praying for writer
With regret I read the letter in the Coeur d’Alene Press by Esequiel Vasquez accusing me and those who attended the National Day of Prayer at McEuen Park of in effect being a danger to our community and indicating …
SHERIFF: Something to consider
Our local sheriff wrote a letter to Gov. Little asking to open Kootenai sooner than the governor’s plan due to the small amount of cases of coronavirus in our county. Yes, we are blessed as to our small count. Howe…
SHERIFF: Some strong words
In response to our sheriff. Dear Ben, while you were attending medical school, did you specialize in infectious disease by chance? What, you’re not a medical professional? You’re a law enforcement officer you say, …
MOTHERS: Mixed Press review
Just to say, I agree with Sally Hicks response to Sholeh Patrick’s article redefining Mother’s Day. Was proud of Sally, let us not forget the Patricks are liberal. Thankfully, he prints conservative letters to the …
Blazes! It’s that time of year again
Here comes fire season.
KASTNING: Strong core values
I have known Tim Kastning for almost 30 years. That history has given me the unique opportunity to observe Tim in very diverse settings and situations. This includes working in business, working for Tim, recreating…
VOTERS: Check this out
If you have yet to make candidate choices for the May 19 primary election, we may have something that will help you through the process.
FILLIOS: Not a supporter
Chris Fillios stated in the Press on 5/9/20, “… asked I … defy Little’s … plan. That isn’t going to happen, he’s … Govenor … I took an oath of office”
RIGGS: Focuses on real issues
Are you as tired as I am of the political divisions and the focus in our state legislature on matters that don’t address our most pressing needs? Our representatives are wasting time on issues that don’t improve ou…
VOTE: For this slate
As a former candidate for local government, I have known and dealt with, both past and present, many government officials. I am endorsing several candidates that I know and feel will represent us without any politi…
FILLIOS: Feel our pain
Chris Fillios has failed to respond to or acknowledge two emails I sent to him in March 2018.
RIGGS: Wins Pro-Life endorsement
Idaho Chooses Life has endorsed Peter Riggs because of his thoughtful responses to our Candidate Survey. He scored a 97 on a range of critical pro-Life issues. In fact, it was one of the best responses we received …
RIGGS: Smart, will listen
I am writing to encourage you to vote for Peter Riggs for the open senate seat in district 3. I’ve known Peter for many, many years and can attest to his intelligence, his devotion to his family and to Idaho, and h…
BAYVIEW: Vote no — again
Bayview is voting on their third Water & Sewer bond. The first two failed. The third bond is for a higher amount, $3.4 million. Talk about going backwards.