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 …
BALLOT INITIATIVE: Bar already high
Efforts are underway again this year to modify Idaho’s ballot initiative requirements, and I strongly urge those supporting change to think twice.
COEUR TERRE: Indian Meadows shouldn’t pay this price for growth
It is with the greatest concern that I speak about the coming of the Coeur Terre development to the Indian Meadows neighborhood.
COEUR TERRE: Moratorium needed; listen to the people
To the mayor and councilmembers: This is in reference to the annexation of Coeur Terre.
REGAN: Hypocritical argument for school choice
It’s sad that Brent Regan is too myopic to get the full gist of this week’s screed regarding school choice.
TRASH CAN DRAGGER: Report it if you see it
Attentions Hauser Lake residents! Haver you had your trash cans dragged down the street?
COMMERCIAL AIR TRAFFIC: A cautionary tale
Not only no, but hell no. Anyone who lived in Southern California should know the result of this somewhat innocuous proposal.
HOUSING CRISIS: Rent limits needed for out-of-state landlords
The obscene aspect of out-of-state owners jacking up rents is typical here in Coeur d’Alene, increasing homelessness.
REAL LIFE: Letter writing to ‘air grievances’ not Christian behavior
This letter is in response to Erika Willy, who wrote regarding Real Life Ministries in Post Falls on Jan. 25. I cannot let accusations like hers go unchallenged.
REAL LIFE: Some truth to Dayton letter
I’ve lived in the Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene area my entire life and even attended Real Life for a number of years.
NIC: Press not biased against college; trustees are
In the Jan. 21 headline article (“Swayne asks court for injunction”) Mr. Macomber’s decline to comment is very telling.
COEUR TERRE: ‘Will destroy our quiet lives’
At first glance, we live in the ordinary neighborhood of Northshire.
GAG ORDER: Judge is right
I whole heartedly support Latah County Judge Megan Marshall’s expanded gag order in the quadruple murder case in Moscow.
COEUR TERRE: City should place caps, tax rules on developer
If the developer is putting forth the statistic that there will be “about 2,000 units” as noted in the Coeur d’Alene opinion piece this week, then the City Council of Coeur d’Alene should establish an absolute limi…
CELL TOWER: Request disregards rules and evidence
I understand AT&T is bullying Kootenai County to approve a cell tower (WTF) that violates their comprehensive plan and threatens the safety of county residents.
REAL LIFE: Writer should attend a service
I was a little taken aback at Ron Dayton’s comments about the invitation he received in the mail to attend the opening of the new building of Real Life Ministries in Spirit Lake.