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 …
RIGHTS: They're being run over
Regarding the article on "Right of way right" in the Nov. 5 Press, I was not contacted at all by anyone except my neighbors. My understanding is that there would be no recompense to landowners for the area because …
McEUEN: Time for a last resort
It seems the mayor of Coeur d'Alene does not consider that the recent election was a referendum on McEuen. She intends to continue onward with plans to spend $39-plus million without consulting her constituents thr…
FLAG: Doing right isn't always easy
Sunday I drove down Government Way in Hayden and saw that a flag that was posted on a light post for Veterans Day had broken and was flying upside down. My children asked if that was proper as I was recently medica…
VETERANS: The times are changing
To the restaurants and businesses that reached out to us veterans on Veterans Day, thank you for showing your appreciation.
RESPECT 'NO': Same standards for all
Many of us end up in odd situations. Thirty-three years ago I was on a motel floor in Bonners Ferry with a lesbian friend from church. Wearing only our birthday suits. In the missionary position. About to have carn…
POWER: Feeling over-regulated?
Recently a section of ObamaCare was deemed not workable by Secretary Sebelius: The Class Act. Most people don't know but Sec Sebelius has unbelievable powers to enact provisions of ObamaCare: There are more than 2,…
EPA: Reel in a little realism
Serena Carlson certainly hit the nail on the head in her short letter about the EPA speaking at the Magnet School. It seems that more often than not these federal organizations are given free access to young minds …
MAYOR: Maybe LCDC can help
I couldn't help but notice that Panhandle State Bank has brought suit against our beloved Mayor Bloem. Maybe she could use LCDC to fund her out of the problem. After all, isn't LCDC her personal choice for funding …
McEUEN: A chance to rethink stance
I read in the paper that our mayor said the voting won't sway her. Well, Ms. mayor, I think if you want to be re-elected, you better think about it first. The people want the park to stay as is. Don't you understan…
VERDICT: Rejoice officer's innocence
Praise God! He brought out the truth regarding Dan Dixon and his innocence. I pray that God continues to reveal the real character of the leadership in the city of Coeur d'Alene and the Coeur d'Alene Police Departm…
MCEUEN: Election clarified opinion
Without question it came out loud and clear in the vote: The people who pay taxes in Coeur d'Alene and others do not want to spend their dollars, $40 to 50 million, on a remake of McEuen Field that would take away …
TREATS: Religion can be tasty
My letter is in response to Jackie Katz's Halloween article. When I read this last Sunday, I said to my husband, "she's talking about me." Yes, I did make up baggies filled with balloons, crayons, scratch paper, a …
PROGRESS: Halted in Cd'A on Tuesday
I was completely surprised as I followed the local election returns as they came in Tuesday evening.
DEBRIS: It's headed our way
With the upcoming presidential election, people are asking the candidates what they would do about jobs, the economy and the environment. No one is asking the question about the looming disaster floating in the Pac…
SPEED: It's going to kill someone here
I live in the area of Silverwood Theme Park and I am at a loss as to why the speed limit is still 65 mph considering all the Highway 95 construction up this way. Usually in the Coeur d'Alene area, the speed limit i…