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 …
ELECTION: Vote for Knutson
After attending Coeur d’Alene City Council meetings this year, it’s clear we need a new voice for Seat 5, currently held by Dan English. We advocated for a thoughtful approach to responsible development in Coeur d’…
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Observations
Bjerke on 40 percent of Idaho’s budget comes from federal money, I guess to relieve us is raise taxes 40 percent to not take that money huh … what is there left to cut that hasn’t been cut as Idaho really doesn’t h…
ELECTION: Vote for McAndrew
As a recipient of a K-12+ Idaho public education, I will vote for a school board trustee who supports public education and the longevity of SD 271. I have concerns that far-right, ultra-conservative KCRCC-backed ca…
ELECTION: Vote for Saterfiel and Davis
It’s a pretty sad day when people feel they have to remove political signs no matter who’s they are. The signs on Honeysuckle and Fourth/Strahorn for Roger Saterfiel and Alan Davis (screwed in too) have been replac…
ACCESSORY UNIT DWELLINGS: Should not be used as AirBnbs
In this morning’s news was a great story about allowing homeowners to build secondary small homes on their lots. These are often called ‘mother-in-law’ or ‘mom and dad’ homes and are much needed.
NORRIS: Why are passages OK in newspaper?
In response to Mr. Bob Norris’ Oct. 15 opinion piece: If the passages shared from the book “Deal with It” contain “explicit and detailed verbal descriptions of sexual conduct or excitement,” why would you think it …
PALESTINIANS MOURNING: ‘Wrong message’
As I opened the paper this am to the World/Nation section I was shocked and offended by the picture and the explained sentence below it.
RESIDENCY QUESTIONS: Attempt to stifle trustee’s voice
I am dismayed that speculation regarding a possible/temporary relocation of a school board trustee ended up on the front page of our local paper and even more dismayed that the CDA School Board of Trustees is holdi…
IDAHO: Not enough help for mothers
Idaho is the only state that does not investigate the root causes of maternal death and is the only state that does not have a mortality review. Most states with abortion restrictions have allowed a 12-month Medica…
ELECTION: City needs Gookin and Wood
In 2011, Dan Gookin joined the Coeur d’Alene City Council and has been a voice to reckon with ever since. He is a fiscal hawk, a deep thinker, and a small government bulldog. His goal of representing all the citize…
OPEN SPACE BOND: More info needed
Haven’t decided how I’ll vote but: 1) their plan seems too general at this point. I need more specific information how you envision spending $50 million. After all you’ve had months to work on your plan. What is it…
BEESLEY: Newspaper should respond
Regarding Nina Beesley’s letter published on Oct. 20. She claims you misrepresented the facts about comments she made. I don’t have a dog in that fight. I am not following the issue.
KUDOS: To Griz football player from CHS
Shout out to Kale Edwards, a proud CHS graduate who was the DE on the Montana Griz football team who caused the UI quarter back to fumble on their last ditch attempt at Saturday’s game in the Kibbe Dome.
SECOND AMENDMENT: Hypocrisy in the U.S.
In light of the recent wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, let us here in the USA take some comfort in our Second Amendment and the freedom it helps to secure.
CLIMATE EXTREMISM: A distraction
Biden’s foremost Defense Department’s policy is attacking climate change, not terrorism. Climate extremism takes our focus off from our real problems. I recently watched chunks of ice fall into the ocean from a gla…