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 …
GIVES: Library gets a boost
On May 2, nonprofits in our region were buoyed by the generosity and support of all the folks who took time to go online and contribute during the first state-wide giving campaign, Idaho Gives. The Idaho Nonprofit …
EDUCATION: An overhaul needed
Public
BEWARE: Budget headed wrong way
The recent budget proposed by President Obama includes a provision that would severely limit the tax exempt status of municipal bonds. Since tax exempt bonds are a key financing mechanism that states and communitie…
EVENTS: Complex good for community
As a senior from Lake City High
SEDDON: Object to this insult
OK, enough is enough.
PLAY: That's not Shakespeare
We recently took our family to the Coeur d’Alene High School production of “Romeo and Juliet.” I grew up reading Shakespeare and enjoying his plays with my family. I have often pondered why certain directors try to…
OFFENDERS: Solve or exploit crime?
It appears David Cole likes to write about the public fear of sex offenders, mentioning it twice in his article on the prisoner re-hab facility. “City residents…were concerned about sex offenders…” “Brice Pearson (…
STUDENT: She's a teacher, too
A young lady, Danielle Curson of Dalton Gardens, authored a Letter to the Editor published in the Coeur d’Alene Press on Friday, May 3. I have never met Miss Curson, but I immediately found kinship with her in read…
HEARN: Stands for school quality
A quality
HUNT: Experience our schools need
On May 21 citizens living in Post Falls
IMMIGRATION: A bill to detest
Legislation out of D.C. is often jaw dropping to those who want America to survive and thrive as our founders intended. Now cunning senators have crafted special interest legislation opening the flood gates to chea…
SEDDON: Working for what works
I have known Ann Seddon for close to 10 years. During that time I have met few who could match her passion and devotion to the cause of education. As a retired
RAZZETO: Key to good governance
NEMEC: Great doc, ideal trustee
I would like you to consider as you vote absentee or plan to vote on May 21 election day, to choose Dr. Neil Nemec for one of the two openings to serve on the Kootenai Hospital District (Kootenai Health). Dr. Nemec…