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 …
KUDOS: To Omar and DMV
KUDOS: To Omar and DMV
MORRISROE: ‘Added value to our schools’
MORRISROE: ‘Added value to our schools’
AMERICA: ‘Slipping away’
AMERICA: ‘Slipping away’
BIBLE, CONSTITUTION, SCIENCE: Why have them?
BIBLE, CONSTITUTION, SCIENCE: Why have them?
REGAN: Nothing positive to say
REGAN: Nothing positive to say
VOTERS: Beware
VOTERS: Beware
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Don’t forget Habitat for Humanity
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Don’t forget Habitat for Humanity
HOLIDAY ENLIGHTENMENT: In the freezer area
Recently, to gather a few needed items I ventured into Costco; I had company. I parked where the old Black Sheep building used to reside and took the shuttle to the front door. Taking a deep breath, I looked both w…
REGAN: No freedom of speech?
A recent opinion column by Brent Regan opened with “the freedom of speech is dead.” If this were true, why would a newspaper that he characterize as “progressive liberal media” allow his opinion to be printed in th…
RCV, NO THANKS: Supported by moderate GOPs, Dems and against right-wing extremists
Regarding Ranked Choice Voting, I learned all I need to know from an annoying text I received from some outfit that continues to send me texts, always addressing me as Linda, and despite my repeated attempts to “De…
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Cd’A planning for Post Falls
Good News Post Falls has been chosen by Coeur d’Alene for the first effort of affordable housing. Gosh Gee whizz aren’t we lucky.
RCV: Rebuttal
Traub says that by flooding the election with “a plethora of Democrat candidates,” all the votes from “losing Democrats” go to the top Democrat. This is a significant untruth about Ranked Choice Voting.
RCV: Removes voter choice
I’ve been watching and reading the letters to the editor and articles about this Ranked Choice Voting which is in the bill to go back as a Primary Voting system. One Person, One Vote.
PETERSON: Reinstatement raises question
I’m writing to ask if there is anyone else who is concerned about the esteemed Judge Peterson getting a six-month paid vacation and being reinstated to the bench after committing no less than three offenses that an…
SMALL DWELLINGS: Don’t let them become Airbnbs
Allowing small dwellings to be built on large existing lots behind the original home is a good one as long as these aren’t allowed to become short-term rentals.