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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 …
HUNTING: Spare graphic images
I have yet to write a letter to the editor at The Press but I read most of them every morning. However, I am writing this morning to show support for Ms. von Hagan's position concerning the photographs of "hunters …
BUSINESS: Sell us on Idaho, please
We would like to ask your readers about the weather and if indeed Idaho is business friendly. We were "sold" on moving our corporation to Utah but have since had many second, third and fourth thoughts about that mo…
EPA: Campaign misleads public
I'm concerned that the current EPA advertising campaign addressing lead levels and human health issues misleads the public to believe that the EPA's current 90-year, multi-billion dollar plan is going to resolve th…
LID: Writer flunks subject
Recently an opinion piece titled, "Highways match need, opportunity" by Len Wallace from Post Falls is a good example of making comments about a subject you know nothing about. Unless Mr. Wallace would like to pay …
WILKEY: Closing the back door
I sense there are several obvious and major shortcomings that exist with the Democratic candidate running for Kootenai County Coroner. Instead, I'll focus with respect and appreciation, regarding the recent advice …
LABRADOR: He's vital to our nation
I'm urgently exhorting my fellow Idahoans to vote true conservative, Raul Labrador, to the U.S. House of Representatives. Never before in our country's history has our freedom been under such great siege! Our very …
HISSONG: She has experience
On Nov. 2 Jodi DeLuca Hissong is running for Kootenai County Coroner and we as citizens of the county have the opportunity to elevate a hard-working, professional and long-serving Deputy Coroner to a position she i…
OTTER: In tune with N. Idaho
Where is Keith Allred? The last time I checked, the position of Governor is a statewide office. Here it is mid-October, and Keith Allred, the lobbyist from Boise, has visited the Coeur d'Alene area two, maybe three…
SIMS: Research indicates winner
Regarding District 4-B, State Representative candidates Kathy Sims and Paula Marano, rather than rely on hearsay, I decided to visit their websites to read what they say about themselves, relevant experience and ac…
NILSON: Will serve NIC well
First I would like to remind everyone to Vote on Nov. 2. Additionally, I would like to inform the voters how important the local race of NIC Board of Trustees affects all us more than we might realize.
WOOD: Best for NIC, community
Governing North Idaho College requires a board of trustees that understands the entire mission of the college and the diverse needs of their community. North Idaho College is committed to student success, teaching …
MARANO: Will help our schools
I write to express my unqualified support for Paula Marano to fill the important position of retiring Rep. George Sayler, District 4, Seat B in the Idaho legislature. Paula has the experience as a wife, mother and …
TESH: House became home
On behalf of the clients, Board of Directors, and staff of TESH, I want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your participation in the "House to Home Community" project presented by FOX 28. The Coeur d'Alene P…
NELSON: She won't face voters
I have watched with great interest the unpeeling of the Jai Nelson onion, and wondered when she would respond face-to-face with the public's concerns and questions, especially those of us living in a rural communit…
COLA: Shame on the nation
An open letter to Our Representatives: So, no COLA adjustment for Social Security recipients again. What are you people thinking? When I wrote to you of my concerns last year about this same issue you told me that …