Letters to the Editor
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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
HYDROS: Bottom line to the people
I am curious, how much revenue did “we the people” receive for the use of our lake (less 300 feet of shoreline) and the use of our roads? Oh, by the way, I did not attend the event.
OBAMA: Needs some coaching
Do you think it would help if our president watched a little more football and studied the strategy? I don’t know much at all about football, but I do know that the team’s coach tries to NOT give away their game pl…
HYDROS: Need reasonable limits
Last Saturday I was on my boat approximately 500 feet south of the boom-dock at the hydro races when a sheriff’s marine patrol boat approached me and threatened me with a ticket if I did not move another 2,000 feet…
HYDROS: Not worth the bucks
Would like to sum up the day we spent at the much-touted hydroplane races in three words: “Waste of time.” Not to mention money.
MAYOR: A look at the candidates
The fact that the city council and
HYDROS: Don't complain, moochers
Being a Cd’A kid during the ‘60s, I fondly remember the Diamond Cup races and often wished we could see them again. As an adult I weighed the logistics of having them return and must admit I was skeptical. After a …
IDL: Responds to critical letter
I am responding to a letter to the editor recently submitted by Orofino resident Julie Chenoweth.
HYDROS: Above and beyond
Congratulations to Doug and his crew of volunteers for a successful event!
POLICE: Being in their shoes
I read the My Turn column by Mr. Miller, and I couldn’t agree more. As a former police officer (1970-’80s) I can tell you that however nice, quiet, and decent a person is, once alcohol or drugs are involved, it is …
EAGLES: Thursday burgers are back
Kudos to all of our friends at the Coeur d’Alene Press, City Council, county commissioners, members and the Downtown Association for supporting our burger night.
HYDROS: Job very well done
Thank you to Doug Miller, Diamond Cup sponsors, organizers, and volunteers for a great Labor Day weekend! You have my respect and support for bringing the races back again next year!
SHOOTING: Another side of the story
Scene, Coeur d’Alene police officer returns home after his shift. He enters through the kitchen door and greets his wife. She asks how his day was , and he answers her that it was terrific. She asks, “What did you …
SHOOTING: Cd'A unsafe? Bah!
First, I would like to thank Doug Miller for his insightful My Turn on 8-31-13. This letter is in response to Ms. Goodson’s letter to the editor on 9-1-13. Goodson stated, “Eric was a gentle peaceful young man…” -—…
HYDROS: Tips for next year
I hope the Diamond Cup Races return next year but I have a few suggestions to the organizers. First, if they publish rules for log boom pass holders to follow they should ENFORCE them. I paid $450 to be there. Next…
REMODEL: School looks tremendous
I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the amazing people who worked so hard on the remodel of Sorensen Elementary School this past year. To the community who supported funding the remodel, the team w…