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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 …
CLN: Blame prior trustees
In the interest of balance and transparency, the Coeur d’Alene Press, when it does its frequent hit pieces on the current Community Library Network board, should inform the public of the following: 1. It was the pr…
EDUCATION: Estonia focuses on tech and foreign languages
I find it so noteworthy that Idaho ranks No. 18 in terms of education and Estonia ranks No. 7. That is because the U.S. educational system has been hijacked. I decided to investigate exactly “what” subjects are bei…
DEMOCRATS: Part of hypocrisy
Hypocrisy much? In a recent My Turn article, “Locking up Books,” the plethora of authors who wrote it would suggest that all of sudden they are concerned with censorship.
AQUIFER: Plenty of water
Your article serves to scare the public with incomplete and contrived information.
CLN: Plass’ proposal is impractical
Tim Plass’s Aug. 8 draft proposal, “Adult Access Only Restricted Areas,” is preposterous, unconstitutional and impractical.
CLN: Libraries exist for intellectual liberty
I am deeply concerned about the actions of the Community Library Network Board, which have included wasting funds and laying off essential employees. In my hometown of Post Falls, liberty was once cherished, but no…
ELECTIONS: Vote for water
I don’t know how any of you are going to vote, but I am voting for water. Yes water, the kind you drink, shower with, water your lawn with and flush your toilet with. You know that clear refreshing life giving stuf…
CLN: Children’s department was dismantled
The Hayden Library was my happy place. The Children’s Department was well-organized, with well run programs designed to serve the needs of our community. Last month the Children’s Department was dismantled and rena…
CLN: An overengineered solution
Letter to the editor, re: Books: “Under Lock and Key,” Sunday Sept. 15.
WOLF LODGE: Please rebuild it
The Wolf Lodge fire touched the heart of our community deeply. The restaurant was a long-lived special place to visit — the “real western” atmosphere, the friendly employees, the outstandingly good steaks were all …
AQUIFER: Growth not sustainable
What the hell did you think was going to happen!
PROP 1: Safeguards our freedoms
In a truly democratic society, every voter deserves the freedom to choose the candidate who best represents their values and interests, regardless of party affiliations.
VOTING: Two issues of importance
Once again in today’s paper (Sept. 11) I see the destruction the current trustees of the CLN have wreaked upon our library system. This requires us as taxpayers to vote in November (or whenever) to remove those tru…
CLN: Trustees are following the law
The many signatures put to the My Turn article of Sept. 12 are alarming. Apparently, the consignees of this post need to read Idaho Statute HB 710 that went into effect July 1, protecting our children from obscene …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Knudtsen
I support Eve Knudtsen for the Zone 4 seat of North Idaho College’s board of trustees. As president of the Knudtsen Automotive Group, Eve has been a vital catalyst for economic development in our community for nume…