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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 …
BRIDGE: Right idea, wrong place
To county commissioners, I’m writing because I received notification that you are considering building a bridge that will connect Greensferry Road over the Spokane River.
LOSER? Then count me in
Six years of service in the military
TRUMP: Think for yourselves
Now when Bob Hunt tells you the Democrats are all crooked (Fake News Politico) as he has in the past about The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) having death panels, which yet have not appeared, remember: He talks kn…
CDA: Support no-growth candidates
Every golfer knows to walk gently on a putting green, but if a thousand golfers walk on that green, it will be ruined and lose its beauty, as well as its utility.
COUNTY: New structure needed
This letter is in response to The Press Editorial of Aug. 28. I feel this is a really good idea. Thank you Mr. Brooks.
LABOR: Workers, demand rights
The right to work for nothing law must have been the creation of business vampires.
TRUMP: The shoe fits
Hitler is a good comparison when you look at all of Trump’s tweets and public statements.
MASKS: Please protect others
Regarding the parishioners and friends visiting their pastor at Kootenai Health who is hospitalized for COVID-19, I find it interesting that not one of the people in the photos is wearing a mask nor doing social di…
HITLER: Poor Trump comparison
In reference to the opinion page on Aug. 23, there was a statement by a Red Stolley: “Aren’t we lucky? Germany had Hitler, we have Trump.”
MASKS: Praying for consideration
As I look at the three pictures of 60-plus people praying for a miracle for Pastor Paul Van Noy, I cannot see one mask! If they could see Pastor Paul through the hospital window, he is probably yelling, PUT ON A MA…
GRATITUDE: In hour of need
I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ivy Court Rehab Center who took care of my dear husband, Raymond Wickstrom, in the last weeks of his life.
TRUMP: Magazine article bogus
I normally don’t respond to factually incorrect letters but felt I must to Ron Dayton’s letter published Sept. 9.
COMMISSIONERS: Wrong on CARES money
Kootenai County Board Of Commissioners vetoed Gov. Brad Little’s “Property Tax Relief Program,” which was part of the $10 million “Cares Act,” which was aimed to help public safety, hospitals and lower people’s pro…
CAMERON: Appreciates his columns
I’m not a real sports fan but I enjoy Steve Cameron’s well written, entertaining columns.
REPARATIONS: Don’t get started
“California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves.” (Coeur d’Alene Press, Sunday, Aug. 30.)