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 …
GREEN: He wasn't kicked out
Many of the headlines printed in the last few days about Idaho House member John Green have been grossly inaccurate and therefore injurious to him. We have repeatedly seen claims of his expulsion from the House, wh…
GREEN: Nothing sad about news
The Friday, Jan. 17 article on John Green being removed from the Idaho State Legislature as being a “sad day” by Paul Amador and Jim Addis makes me wonder why a crook being kicked out of office is sad. Surely it is…
SHERIFF: Analyze tough cases
The Press has recently devoted a significant amount of space to publishing the “Sheriff’s Blotter,” which details the daily law enforcement activity carried out throughout the county by the brave men and women of t…
GREEN: Glitter of fool's gold
In the Friday edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press, there was a letter to the editor written by Brent Regan (presumably the same Brent Regan who is chairman of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee) defend…
BIRTHDAYS: Honor top presidents, too
MLK Day was upon us once again.
PAY: Teachers still deserve more
It was nice to see the recent increase in teacher salaries, but it’s still not enough. Based on the responsibilities they shoulder, teachers of our children deserve to be paid twice their current salary. Same goes …
HUNTERS: Weigh in on elk
All of you who enjoy elk hunting as I do might consider commenting on the Westside timber sale scoping package. Comments are due on Jan. 31.
SENIORS: Housing horror show
SENIORS: Housing horror show
VOTING: Implement mail system
VOTING: Implement mail system
SENATORS: Waiting to feel shame
SENATORS: Waiting to feel shame
SATAY: Press ‘attack’ vicious
SATAY: Press ‘attack’ vicious
TRUMP: Past is best predictor
TRUMP: Past is best predictor
INCIVILITY: Book sheds light
INCIVILITY: Book sheds light
SANDPOINT: Reunion request
SANDPOINT: Reunion request
TEDx: Comment on suicide
TEDx: Comment on suicide