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 …
KASTNING: Pro-life, anti-re-entry
I am urging your vote for Tim Kastning in the race for State Representative District 2B. Tim is “honest as the day is long,” is highly conservative, principled and is beholden to no one other than our Lord, Jesus C…
DOUG O: Working, not talking
I’m voting for Doug Okuniewicz for Idaho House District 2, Seat B because he has already proven his willingness and ability to fight on our behalf in opposing the prison reentry center that Boise bureaucrats want t…
GRIMM: Good and honest
I would like express my support for John Grimm for Kootenai County Sheriff. As a resident of our beautiful Coeur d’Alene community, I feel passionate about having a good honest leader in the position of Sheriff her…
RIGGS: Values, pro-business
The clear choice for the Senate seat for District 3 is Peter Riggs.
SHERIFF: He’s completely right
On Wednesday, Sheriff Wolfinger was quoted in an article saying that each county should be judged on its own regarding reopening after the China virus.
TAXES: Message does not compute
Rep. Sage Dixon,
MOTHERS: Blood connection precious
To Sally Hicks of Rathdrum; I read your opinion “Armed with tomatoes” May 13 regarding Sholeh Patrick’s article, “Mother’s Day: Is it Past Prime?” I’m not a mother, I’m 73, and a great-grandfather. The passion in y…
PANDEMIC: Praying for writer
With regret I read the letter in the Coeur d’Alene Press by Esequiel Vasquez accusing me and those who attended the National Day of Prayer at McEuen Park of in effect being a danger to our community and indicating …
SHERIFF: Something to consider
Our local sheriff wrote a letter to Gov. Little asking to open Kootenai sooner than the governor’s plan due to the small amount of cases of coronavirus in our county. Yes, we are blessed as to our small count. Howe…
SHERIFF: Some strong words
In response to our sheriff. Dear Ben, while you were attending medical school, did you specialize in infectious disease by chance? What, you’re not a medical professional? You’re a law enforcement officer you say, …
MOTHERS: Mixed Press review
Just to say, I agree with Sally Hicks response to Sholeh Patrick’s article redefining Mother’s Day. Was proud of Sally, let us not forget the Patricks are liberal. Thankfully, he prints conservative letters to the …
KASTNING: Strong core values
I have known Tim Kastning for almost 30 years. That history has given me the unique opportunity to observe Tim in very diverse settings and situations. This includes working in business, working for Tim, recreating…
VOTERS: Check this out
If you have yet to make candidate choices for the May 19 primary election, we may have something that will help you through the process.
FILLIOS: Not a supporter
Chris Fillios stated in the Press on 5/9/20, “… asked I … defy Little’s … plan. That isn’t going to happen, he’s … Govenor … I took an oath of office”
RIGGS: Focuses on real issues
Are you as tired as I am of the political divisions and the focus in our state legislature on matters that don’t address our most pressing needs? Our representatives are wasting time on issues that don’t improve ou…