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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 …
HOUSING: Need more affordable homes
Idaho Senator Crapo met with a group on affordable housing in Boise. Sen. Crapo stated “Access to affordable housing is one of the most pervasive issues affecting employees and employers across Idaho. He also said …
NOISE: Need to teach offenders a lesson
We want to second Ed Hatter’s letter regarding noise in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Last Friday evening, we decided to dine at a Sherman Avenue restaurant with its inviting outdoor patio but the noise from “souped up” …
RIVER: Boaters making waves
Just want to thank you for another summer of wake boaters tearing up the river — and everyone’s’ property. Even though it has been an unusually quiet river this year, those arrogant boaters still manage to create a…
NOISE: Give me a break
Condo owners: We bought a condominium in a busy downtown area to enjoy the peace and quiet, but cars are driving on roads.
LAND: What we’re losing
People talk about progress like it’s a promise, not a trade. But we are giving up something irreplaceable. The rich, loamy fields that shaped this region aren’t just background scenery. They are the root of a way o…
RIVER: Calling for a public hearing
The Estates at Waterstone, #L95S6181 — Located east of Greensferry near Ponderosa.
NOISE: Downtown Cd’A is too loud
I had previously written about this problem in a letter titled “Coeur No More.” Having recently gone downtown for a pleasurable walk and gawk, we ended with dinner at a sidewalk table. Car after car — whole strings…
TRUMP: Attack leaders of D.C.
Response to Richard Lupien’s letter “Trump is not a dictator.”
SORRY: For stealing grocery cart
To the one I offended. I hope this is a sufficient apology.
BOATERS: Follow the law, be considerate
There is confusion among 911 responders and some law enforcement folks regarding the use of the lake, among boaters, jet skiers and other motor driven vehicles as to whether these vehicles can access the beach, ins…
GOOGLE: Cataldo Mission and Native American children
This is in response to an Aug. 13 Letter titled HISTORY: A fascinating read. The author states “Real history is one of my main interest.”
RIVER: Listen to concerns of residents
I’ve been following the group, Concerned Citizens regarding proposals that will affect the Spokane River with regard to boats and docks. My main concern is safety, but also how all the additional boat traffic would…
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THOUGHTS: Things to ponder
If the starvation of Gaza is so important to Christianity, why doesn’t the church pay the taxes that enable this genocide? It must be that get mine first approach called the “Prosperity Doctrine.” At least these bl…
HISTORY: A fascinating read
Your July 31 Coeur d’Alene Press article on the Immaculate Conception Church in Post Falls on their annual three-day Cataldo pilgrimage, a spiritual tradition of walking, prayer, confession and song was so interest…