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 …
COUNTY: Yes to form change
I have been following the work of the committee studying Optional Forms of Local Government.
COUNTY: No to changes
The Optional Forms of Government Study Commission established by a majority of county commissioners, as another effort to streamline Kootenai County government, has been tried before and failed.
IMPACT FEES: Further thoughts
Regarding Impact Fees: Thank you for doing some explanation of the fees charged by various municipalities in North Idaho.
CDC: Director’s actual words
On Jan. 14, The Press published a letter from a gentleman in Coeur d’Alene, saying the CDC director had announced that many reported COVID deaths in the U.S. are “not linked to COVID,” and that “The vast majority t…
NIC: ‘Victory’ short-lived
Congratulations Christie Wood, Coeur d’Alene Press, and Coeur d’Alene power brokers.
CHRISTIANITY: Basics explained
Regarding My Turn by Jessica Mahuron on Jan. 15.
REBUTTAL: It was a riot
This is a brief response to a letter written to the Coeur d’Alene Press by Mary Smith last week.
COVID: Questions remain
Do you have freedom in the United States of America if you need proof of a poor diagnostic test or illegal not approved test shot to get on an airplane?
COUNTY: Panel a ‘laughingstock’
Commissioner Fillios, The study commission started admirably by gathering facts and data.
TAXES: Key data omitted
Dear Mr. Smith: You said that tax rates have consistently declined since the 1980s.
EDITORIALS: Guilt by association
Friday’s editorial used an unfair “tactic” The Press uses at times.
COLUMN: Good job, Jessica
To Jessica Mahuron: Thank you for your My Turn letter rebutting pastor Hemming outreach to the library about his view of the LGBTQ+ community.
DEMOCRACY: It’s in jeopardy
My faith in the strength of American democracy has been weakened more than I could ever have predicted.
COVID: Just old news
Can we just stop with the COVID?
CATS: Let them adjust
I was happy to read the story of Ama the cat that had been missing then found by the airport.