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 …
AFGHAN INTERPRETERS: They deserve residency
I would like to bring attention to the Afghan Safe Adjustment Act which will be debated in Congress very soon.
HOSPITALITY WORKERS: An answer
This letter is a response to the letter “HOSPITALITY WORKERS: A question” published on Sept. 14. I am responding from the perspective of an actual Coeur d’Alene hospitality worker.
HOSPITALITY WORKERS: More info
Most of the more than 7,500 hospitality workers in the Coeur d’Alene area don’t work for a large, wealthy company like you mention.
NIC: Elect Broschet, Corkill and Zimmerman
From 1986 to 1992, I served as a trustee and board chair for the North Idaho College Board of Trustees. I know how essential a competent, well-functioning board is to the health of the college.
ABORTION LAWS: Driving women to the polls
Legislators are learning that most women in this country oppose the extremist anti-abortion laws that have been pushed through and are registering to vote in droves.
HOSPITALITY WORKERS: A question
Why do Coeur d’Alene hospitality workers need an organization that specifically “helps them meet their immediate needs that connect them with resources to make them feel valued,” when they work for one of the large…
ELECTIONEERING VERDICT: Process worked
Ms. Sabato needs a lesson in American History.
TRAFFIC: More work needed
Early Friday evening I was shocked to discover that the second left turn lane from southbound U.S. 95 on to eastbound Kathleen is now open.
CALL OF DUTY: Deputies went above and beyond
I would sincerely like to thank the two sheriff deputies in cruiser No. 82 who helped our friends on Tuesday night.
ELECTIONEERING VERDICT: Rules were broken
I was naive enough to believe that Laura Van Voorhees would be convicted of flagrant violation of Idaho election law.
VAN VOORHEES VERDICT: Appalling
I’m both saddened and appalled at the “verdict” rendered this week in the election fraud charge of Laura Van Voorhees.
WALLET: Who sleeps better at night?
To the person who “found/stole” my wallet from Fred Meyer’s self-checkout on Sept. 6…
AMERICA: Needs to get back on track
America organized a lot of service projects this year around 9/11.
Biden’s ACTUAL Address: Calling it like it is
Ralph Ginorio of Coeur d’Alene denounced President Biden’s speech in his letter last Friday, putting words in his mouth and framing him as a “divisive dictator.”
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE: Kids need homes
Our phones are ringing more frequently than they have in the last two years; families are losing their homes and rentals, and it’s happening rapidly.