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DOGS: Unleashed fury
I was saddened and quite frankly enraged to read about William Yeager, the Sandpoint resident who was deprived of a guide dog due to his neighbors’ unrestrained dogs. What is it about North Idaho dog owners who see…
SIMS: Clearly qualified
Just who is this Paul Amador that is running against Kathy Sims for State House of Representatives?
STORY: Hooray for 'nay'
This Idaho taxpayer wishes to thank every one of those “Naysayers” identified in the article entitled, “Just Say Nay” in the April 26 edition of The Press.
RASMUSSEN: A friend indeed
I met Duane Rasmussen in 2002 when I was campaigning for judge. My wife and I have strong beliefs about Duane as a candidate for county commissioner.
SIMS: Up to the challenges
Please join me in voting for Kathy Sims on May 17. Kathy has been a valued part of our community for more than 40 years. She understands the needs and challenges of our community and has been consistent and steady …
REBUTTAL: Wrong on all fronts
I read Darakjy’s drivel on how disastrous Democrats are when we Republicans are about to get our ?White House nominee’s ?head handed to us on a silver platter thanks to a year’s worth of Cruz or Trump attacks on ea…
LETTER: Need for rationality
Senator James E. Risch
AMADOR: Strong conservative voice
As an active member of the Coeur d’Alene community, both in business and service, I have spent years working to give back to our community. We live in a beautiful place with so many opportunities for ourselves and …
VIRGINIA: Of criminal intent
What is happening in the state of Virginia is what is contributing to what we are seeing in many parts of the world. We are electing those running with brain disorders to offices of authority such as what we presen…
BINGHAM: For property rights
Where did common sense go? Does Kootenai County have a short memory? Why are we rehashing the same stuff over and over again?
CARTOON: Jackson was a 'D'
You might check the facts before printing moronic political cartoons such as the one of Sunday, April 24, in your newspaper. I guess the cartoonist name is Margu-Lies which is fitting, since Andrew Jackson was a sl…
GRADUATION: Snapshot in time
In between the mother’s swollen eyes with tears she finds herself able to capture her baby up there on the stage. From being in diapers to now proudly sporting her cap and gown ready to receive her diploma. Father’…
DUNCAN: 'Politically unencumbered'
We fully and completely endorse Leslie Duncan for Kootenai County Commissioner. She has the education, background, commitment, integrity and ability to make a needed difference as a Kootenai County Commissioner. Le…
REBUTTAL: Oh dear, John
It is difficult to know where to begin in addressing the myriad inaccuracies and contradictions in John Huizinga’s letter of April 20 (OPINIONS: Ignorance is a right). While it is true that the United States is not…
VOTE: Rasmussen for commissioner
Duane Rasmussen is running for Kootenai County Commissioner. Duane is a well qualified candidate with the education, experience and common sense to do an excellent job representing Kootenai County.