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 …
MAIL: Keep postage rates low
It is very sad that the rates on first class postage goes up, and we get junk mail all the time and throw it in the trash. Just think who will pay the price.
NIC: McKenzie should resign
After reading the article about North Idaho College in the July 7 Coeur d’Alene Press, I wonder why Greg McKenzie is a trustee of NIC. In the article, it mentioned that the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Univ…
FIREWORKS: Lack of enforcement should be covered
Regarding Kathy Ishoo’s letter concerning illegal fireworks laws not being enforced. I (and others) wrote similar letters last year. Nothing has changed. In fact my neighbors say it was worse. I purposefully fled t…
FAIRGROUNDS: Keep them where they are
Dear Commissioner Brooks, I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed relocation of our local fairgrounds. As an event owner who brings approximately 4,500 attendees to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds…
NIC: U of I is a world-class university
Why do some of the NIC board members have a grudge against the University of Idaho? NIC trustees Makenzie and Banducci would rather NIC close its doors than partner with a world-class institution. I must assume the…
ELECTIONS: Biden could delay them
Good point. From a letter to an Oregon newspaper. “Biden should go to the Oval Office and declare that he is delaying the election until Trump’s criminal trials are over.”
LETTERS: Hate speech, the debate, the gospel
I read the letters regarding the new restriction on hate speech, the debate and muzzling the gospel. The two about speech are both reliant on the U.S. Constitution specifically the First Amendment.
OPEN BORDERS: What could go wrong?
Let’s see, if we take prayer and the Ten Commandments out of school, remove Christian morality from society, prevent parents from using physical discipline, teach that guns and self-defense are evil, and just slap …
FAIRGROUNDS: Keep it in Coeur d'Alene
I would like to voice my support for enhancing our fairgrounds and ensuring it stays in the beautiful city of Coeur d’Alene.
MARANO: Campaign sign offensive
At a time when most are saying to calm divisiveness, what does Democrat Paula Marano’s election caravan do?
VOTING: ID/DL/SS should be required
Can we please all agree, if only this one thing? Photo ID requirement to vote. Period.
NIC: Banducci is still in denial
A July 7 Coeur d’Alene Press article addressed the NIC accreditation issue, a huge decision looming before us. President Swayne’s optimism is reassuring. Unfortunately, he isn’t on the Board of Trustees, which is t…
BREWFEST: Great turnout, thanks to sponsors
We would like to thank everyone who came out to our 2nd Post Falls Lions Club Brewfest & Sausage Tasting held on June 29. We had a great turnout and based on the participation and attendance we are looking forward …
LIBRARIES: Please don’t shutter this resource
As a returning native resident to North Idaho, 2017, I was so thrilled to discover such a vibrant wonderful community library system. After spending 30 years in a small community, Buhl, Idaho, and as a high school …
IDAHO: Provide for the children
The Coeur d’Alene Press posted an article that states the number of homes living paycheck to paycheck is increasing. I have also seen an article highlighting that Idaho is among 13 states that chose not to particip…