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 …
BRYNGELSON: Where’s the crime?
A recent article from our old friends the AP, reported that retired Boise Police Captain Matthew Bryngelson is being investigated for his ties to The American Renaissance Conference, which the Southern Poverty Law …
CHINA PROTESTS: Pray for those standing up for freedom
This is amazing! For the first time since the Tiananmen Square Massacre of June 4-5, 1989, massive protests throughout urban and rural, coastal and interior China are taking place.
THANK YOU: Roadside seller grateful to customers
I owe a big thank you to a number of you who stopped by this year as I was selling birdhouses, baskets and planters to raise money for missions.
DEMS’ FOOD DRIVE: Great community response
Last week the Kootenai County Democrats’ Community Outreach Committee put out a call for our annual food drive — and the community answered with an overwhelming response.
REPUBLICANS: Not all against absentee voting
A letter from Mr. Chad Lawson accused all Republicans being against absentee and early voting.
UNITED AGAINST HATE: ‘Gross overreach’
My takeaway from the “United Against Hate” event at the Coeur d’Alene Casino on Nov. 17 was that under the claim of protecting vulnerable and/or traditionally oppressed groups, which surely must be done, the feds (…
REGAN: Stop undermining election process
I had to chuckle while reading Brent Regan’s “Opinion: Election Confidence,” and not just because he’s quoting the author of Dilbert as an authoritative source for how to run an election.
BLOEM: Something missing from column
Dave’s column said a lot about Sandy Bloem’s achievements but left out the one major very lasting legacy that will stick for the life of the Coeur d’Alene we all loved and that is the towering blight she left behin…
KUDOS: For empathy-driven, practical approach to helping our neighbors
We don’t dabble in politics, yet recognize jobs well done.
GROWTH: Cities and counties should explore solutions
“Tackling Growth Together” was interesting to read but left me wondering about solutions and when they might be implemented.
DOCK FUNDS: Money needed to synchronize lights on U.S. 95
The funding for the proposed boat dock project on your Tuesday morning Coeur d’Alene Press front page probably came from a different, non-fungible state pocket, but that $500,000 would aid a lot more of our residen…
JIM JONES: Surprised by info
I always look forward to the column by Jim Jones because I often figure I may learn some fine point of the Constitution, or the law.
THANK YOU: Veterans Recognition event a success
Rathdrum American Legion Post 154, the Northwest Guardian Riders and the city of Rathdrum wish to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the success of the 2022 Veterans Recognition Event.
EDITORIAL: Press should have covered forum
If you wanted to dispel the “ugly rumors” about Kootenai Health and its BOD, you should have had one of your “Journalists” attend the forum last Saturday, Nov. 12.
CONSTITUTION: Does not afford equal rights
My letter is more about accuracy and truth than the actual forum.