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 …
PERCEPTION: Things not always as they appear
A recent incident gave light to the old saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”
CDA 2030: Make Idaho California
I have developed a multi-point plan for accelerating the CDA 2030 goals.
SCHOOL LEVY: Educators, kids deserve support
Last year, I graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School and I have spent seven years of my life in Coeur d’Alene schools, including Hayden Meadows, Sorensen and CHS.
WALLER LETTER: Blame Forest Service and Fish and Game
The problem that she has is with the lumber companies is that they are taking the timber and not replanting.
SCHOOL LEVY: Using the usual marketing ploys
Well, here we go again, the bi-annual Coeur d’Alene School District levy.
FIREARMS DATA: Decisions made make no sense
I’ve been researching firearms information recently, after reading an article claiming that California is a better state to live in than Idaho based on some statistics relating to firearms deaths and regulations.
LAKE HEALTH: Lessen impact of humans
When the EPA wanted to classify Lake Coeur d’Alene as a Superfund site it was rejected because it would stigmatize the area.
RIVER SAFETY: Regulations needed
I was talking with my electrician, a lifetime resident of Coeur d’Alene, about the Spokane River.
PACT ACT: Why they voted no
The reason our Idaho Republican representatives voted no on the PACT Act to help veterans was because the good old Democrats once again attached a $400 billion slush fund to be used for unrestrained spending not re…
SCHOOL LEVY: Vote for learning
Each one of us should vote yes on the school levy, but not for the generally accepted reasons.
Cd'A PARKS: A blessing to us all
I just wanted to say kudos to the Coeur d’Alene Parks Department.
UYLESS: Kudos for informative series
Kudos to The Coeur d’Alene Press and to Uyless Black for the five-part series on the pitfalls of relying on the internet and social media for objective news and information.
REMOTE AUCTION: State inviting outsiders in
Although it appears the properties are not huge, China is delighted to see that Idaho officials will allow remote bidding for state lands.
PRESS: Shouldn’t publish Regan columns
Almost choked on my breakfast seeing the another political diatribe from Brent Regan.
LEVY: Has unanimous support from board, planning committee
As the chair and vice-chair of the Coeur d’Alene School District Long-Range Planning Committee, we ask that you vote yes on the Levy on Aug. 30.