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 …
MAY: Trust in this trustee
We’re writing this letter to urge the citizens residing in Coeur d’Alene School Board Trustee Zone 1 (neighborhoods east of 15th Avenue from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Hayden Lake) to vote for the candidate who is the m…
LEVY: Trust earned, and deserved
This letter is about the harm one man may have done to himself and to people in our area.
HAMMOND: Represents entire community
I have never done this before. After serving 35 years as a legal adviser to Idaho municipalities, I have long avoided getting involved with elections.
SCHOOLS: Stick to your domain
After reading the Coeur d’Alene School District Superintendent’s letter in the Coeur d’Alene Press, while explaining that there is no CRT being taught in our local schools, he did say that there is equity being tau…
ELECTION: No to pro politicians
Insanity is described as repeating the same thing expecting a different result.
VACCINES: Vote against mandate supporters
I am a fully vaccinated Republican who works for a regional telecommunications company as an IT Manager where we are currently implementing the Biden Administrations vaccine mandate.
VOTE: Change needed in Hayden, Cd’A
Why does Jim Hammond, candidate for Coeur d’Alene mayor, support the extreme liberal candidates?
PANABAKER: A revealing interview
After I saw the Coeur d’Alene Press recommendation for Dick Panabaker for Hayden Council Seat 2, I went to interview him myself at his shop near Hayden Super 1 Foods.
RECALL: Keep Lakeland schools strong
As a 30-year educator in a nearby school district, I can attest to Lakeland School District having an outstanding reputation as one of the best school districts in North Idaho!
CDA SCHOOLS: Thoughtful, experienced leaders
We firmly believe that a high-quality public school system is the backbone of our community.
UNIONS: The real problem
We must support our local school boards and educators; they are only the puppets for the teachers unions.
SEPT. 24: Big clue for voters
The abhorrent, heart-breaking behavior of the protesters who disrupted the Coeur d’Alene School Board meeting and then stormed the district office on Sept. 24 is not representative of our long-standing Coeur d’Alen…
ELECTION: Why nonpartisan works
Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th president, said it best: “A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.”
HEADLINE: Missing information
The headline, “Idaho is worst for safety from coronavirus” is misleading.
DAWSON: Ideal for PF schools
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jake Dawson since he was in his late teens and early 20s, volunteering alongside him.