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 …
BIDEN: Administration in the tank
Kudos to Gary Skelton’s and John Johnson’s Letters To The Editor, “Left: This is On You” and “The Enemies: Closer Than You Think” respectively, and kudos to all you other clear thinking Americans out there!
THANKS: For super support
Thank you to the manager at Super 1 on Kathleen, who graciously donated bags for the upcoming Hayden library book sale May 20-21.
CLERK STAFF: Earn community thanks
The citizens of Kootenai County wish to express our deepest appreciation to our Clerk Jim Brannon and his staff, whom we feel are the finest in all Idaho, for their honesty, transparency and willingness to Forensic…
ASSESSOR: The final straw
I worked for the Assessor’s Office for more than 40 years and recently retired.
DRIVERS: A vote for worst
During my 31 years in the Army, I lived in several of our United States and after I retired visited all of them.
ELECTION: Two outstanding reps
This letter is to wholeheartedly endorse the reelection of Jim Addis and Paul Amador for the Idaho House of Representatives.
INVOCATIONS: In a word, no
I’ve always considered myself spiritual but not religious, trying my best to align with Christian values while at the same time rejecting the dogma which gives fodder to criticism between faiths.
AP: Bias shows in Disney dispute
Disney, Florida on the Outs? (subheading)
TREES: The seeds of success
The Arbor Day Organization of North Idaho (ADONI) would like to thank all those who helped make the 2022 Arbor Day seedling program a success.
NARCISSISM: Crown goes to…
As I read the LTE “Narcissism within the Democratic Party” by Karen Parrish Norskog in the April 6 edition of this paper, I thought it was another “April Fuhl” parody, but soon realized it was for real.
RIGHTS: Feds in clear violation
The universal Bill of Rights guarantees all Americans their inalienable right to the freedom of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness without any coercion from any individual or group in the position of power.
END PRAYER?: Hell no!
Do not end the prayers before Coeur d’Alene City Council meetings.
HONOR FLIGHT: Disrespect on display
A friend of mine recently participated in an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., as a U.S. Military Veteran.
WAKESURF: Responsible stewards
Recent commentary from the group “River Friends” published in the Coeur d’Alene Press offers a misleading and incomplete assessment of responsible wakesurfing on the Spokane River.
COMPUTERS: Discrimination decried
This is to all of us old, computer illiterate, blind, physically impaired and poor people who cannot afford a computer.