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 …
COURTS: Tennis lovers get the shaft
This month the dual purpose tennis/pickleball courts at Cherry Hill are scheduled to be converted to pickleball only. I would like know how this decision was made.
KCRCC: Souza has them pegged
After reading Senator Souza’s “My Turn” May 11 about the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) and Brent Regan, I have to agree completely with her understanding of Regan and KCRCC. She defines them …
OSTERBERG: For Shoshone clerk
I am writing this letter in support of Lori Osterberg for the office of Shoshone County Clerk. I have known Lori for over 25 years. She was born and raised in Shoshone County, also raising her family here. I first …
3Cs: Choir offers a song of gratitude
On behalf of the 3Cs Coeur d’Aleers Choir, a big thank you to all of our friends, families and groupies from the community who came to our free concerts at Trinity Lutheran church on Fifth Street on Tuesday afterno…
ELECTION: Pick Lisa for Precinct 411
I am honored to endorse my friend Lisa Carlson Aitken for Precinct Committee Captain for Precinct 411. A Coeur d’Alene native and product of Coeur d’Alene schools, she is also raising her children and grandchildren…
ELECTION: Morrisroe a proven leader
Precinct 312 Committeeman Greg McKenzie is one of the three incompetent and divisive NIC trustees who was “rated and vetted” by the KCRCC. His campaign flyer says nothing about him other than his allegiance to the …
ELECTION: Aitken will unite, not divide
This is an endorsement for Lisa Aitken, Committeeman for Precinct 411.
ELECTION: Compare campaigns; vote Wagner
David Oliveria had an excellent letter to the editor in the Coeur d’Alene Press on May 9 concerning candidates for precinct chair in his precinct. Following his example, I advocate a vote for Paul Wagner, Precinct …
ELECTION: Support slate of proven leaders
As the May 21 primary election approaches, I urge all citizens to exercise their right to vote and participate in shaping the future of our community. One crucial way to do this is by casting your ballot for your p…
ELECTION: Lifetime Cd’Aers endorse Patzer
As lifelong residents of Coeur d’Alene, we are grateful to the people of our community who tirelessly and selflessly give their time and energy to make Coeur d’Alene a better place for all generations. One of these…
ELECTION: Vote for Hayes and Aitken
We have lived in Coeur d’Alene for over 12 years and value the gorgeous natural resources, the warm, friendly community, and the semi-rural style of living that fosters independence.
ELECTION: Duncan won’t get this vote
No endorsement for Commissioner Leslie Duncan for the following reasons: Commissioner Duncan proposed and led the vote that lifted the long-standing ban against boats making excessive wakes on the Spokane River. Th…
PATZER: Precinct lucky to have him
I have known Dave and his family for a significant number of years and I hold him in very high esteem. Dave is first and foremost a good family man and a good business man and problem solver. Dave has lived in Coeu…
ELECTION: Let’s get back to normal
Until recently I paid no attention to Precinct Committeemen. That was before the turmoil on the NIC Board, whose meetings I have been attending. That’s when I came to understand their importance; while I was paying…
ELECTION: Don’t ignore the 50+
Across this great state of ours, Idahoans are considering who to vote for in the upcoming primary election on May 21; and the candidates are doing everything they can to try to earn those votes. One fact should be …