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 …
WOLVES: Ignoring their benefits
The new plan for Idaho to hire professional hunters to kill 90% of our wolves is tragic and misguided.
EDUCATION: Going wrong way
During my Army service, I was trained to know my enemies and never underestimate them.
AWARD: Regan deserves one
Robert Cliff’s letter in the May 12 Press notes that the Brent Regan KCRCC endorsements have shown him who NOT to vote for.
ELECTIONS: A dangerous combination
H.R.1 passed the Democratic-controlled House on March 3 and is now up for review by the Senate as S.1.
ALBRIGHT: A shining light
Thank you for bringing Syd Albright into our home with his truly well-written articles on the history of all of us, and all the things civilization has done (and sometimes undone!) in the Sunday edition.
BIDEN: So far, not good
It has been four months since Biden took office.
PARKS: Pain in the pocket
Pocket parks may be appropriately named since it removes valuable commercial property from the tax base and adds the cost of maintaining and providing equipment from the taxpayers’ pockets.
CLIMATE: Celebrate baby steps
I’m eating my words.
CDA: Then and now
I really try hard not to think about how great this city used to be now that I know its future is so dire.
CRT: A default ideology
We have recently heard about the Legislature passing HB 377 and the governor signing it.
HISTORY: A Progressive rewrite
Kudos to Vern Westgate’s letter about Progressive rewrite.
RESPONDERS: In deep appreciation
This is a letter of commendation to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
DAMS: A misunderstood issue
Recently on ABC News David Muir implied the four dams on the lower Snake River were causing the depletion of the salmon runs to spawning grounds.
RACISM: Its true root
I noted a couple of letters to the editor regarding S. Patrick’s article re: Critical Race Theory.
GOOKIN: No way to lead
Shame on Councilman Dan Gookin’s theatrics and encouraging forgery of CDC vaccination cards!