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 …
FLAG: We need more like Sciascia
I am writing to thank Mr. Sciascia (Press, "The right thing," Nov. 17). First, thank you for serving our country. Your sacrifice insures our freedom.
MADD: Beware impaired drivers
An Nov. 19 Press news brief featured the Kootenai County Sheriff Department's Thanksgiving week impaired driving emphasis. MADD Idaho supports law enforcement efforts to identify and remove impaired drivers from th…
A Veterans Day to remember Guest Opinion
Patriotism is alive and well in North Idaho. Evidenced by numerous Veterans Day assemblies and ceremonies, our community fully supports America and what she stands for, and especially for those who serve her unself…
KHS: Writer points to bigger picture
There could to be the possibility that Ms. Nissen had access to my "dismissal letter." I don't mind if KHS releases all original correspondence to her or anyone else.
PRESIDENT: Two men, little difference
There is very little difference between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. They both say the "right things" to the voters during election season, but, the reality is that a Romney administration would be so similar to a…
McEUEN: In layout, don't hide lake
As an outsider who still spends 70 percent of the family budget in Coeur d'Alene, I offer a few brief comments relative to McEuen Field.
A Veterans Day to remember
Patriotism is alive and well in North Idaho. Evidenced by numerous Veterans Day assemblies and ceremonies, our community fully supports America and what she stands for, and especially for those who serve her unself…
MEAL: Payment deeply appreciated
The Marines from the Marine Corps League would like to thank the person who paid for our breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Blue Plate Cafe in Hayden.
PENN ST.: Here's a bigger problem
All this phony surprise about the Sandusky/Penn State child abuse case would be funny if it weren't such a tragedy. And so many people knew what was going on for so long. But while we're gasping in shock that such …
FRUIT: Don't buy misguided blame
Good grief! The news media, politicians, and citizens continue to confuse an apple with an orange, blaming Social Security and Medicare insurance programs for our $15 trillion national debt.
ROGERS: Some things don't change
Just watched the movie "Will Rogers." I think each and every person should watch it and see just how much we are still like it was then. Nothing has changed. Still waiting for Congress to do what they are elected t…
EDITORIAL: No, it's not a mandate
This is in response to the Nov. 13 staff editorial titled, "The McEuen Mandate."
EXCEL: Don't forget about Stan
Having been involved with the Coeur d'Alene School District for more than three decades, I was appalled to see a major oversight in your EXCEL article. While Wanda and Nancy Sue did work very hard to establish EXCE…
SOURCE: Insight on the truly wise
Once upon a time a man appeared. He came out of nowhere and before there was anything. After a while he said to himself "Self, I need a companion." So he thought he would make a copy of himself. Then he came to his…
NOTICE: Citizen's full disclosure...
Enough already. In the interest of "counterpoint" let me offer the following.