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 …
SPEECH: The need for freedom
An unrestricted freedom within our own mind to follow a notion wheresoever it may lead is necessary for all creativity, intuition and analysis. Neither objective reality nor our capacity to grapple with it are in a…
HAYDEN: Roetter, yes; deputies, no
Recently in The Press I’ve read letters endorsing a person for Hayden City Council who has never even bothered to vote here. This endorsement was made against incumbent Matt Roetter, whose staunch, informed commitm…
HILLARY: You've got to be kidding
Rumor has it Hillary is going to run again. Geez, what a glutton for punishment. I hope she does because the Dems are crazy enough to make her their candidate (again). President Trump’s campaign slogan for 2020 is …
WOOD: Public servant with vision
I am writing to support Christie Wood in her campaign to become a member of the Coeur d’Alene City Council.
CONSERVATIVE: And proud of it
I am responding to a letter by Joann Curtis of Coeur d’Alene. I had several problems with her letter.
HAYDEN: Price of peace of mind
In his Oct. 23 letter, Mr. Kerwin mentioned several taxing agencies. I’ll address his comments on the Hayden Law Enforcement Base Budget Increase.
HERO: Back from the dead
I always wondered why we see fire trucks at ER situations. On Oct. 17, I found out.
COUNCIL: Vote for balance
Not long ago, Mayor Bloem and five council members were ready to remake McEuen in their image. Only Ron stood with us to retain Coeur d’Alene’s character.
WRIGHT: A life well-lived
In Paul Harvey’s words, “Here is the rest of the (WRIGHT) story.”
FORUM: A few observations
I attended the Coeur d’Alene City Council candidate forum Oct. 3. Elaine Price and Christie Wood running for Ron Edinger’s Seat 1 spoke first.
ROETTER: Right on the money
I’m writing in support of Matthew Roetter for the Hayden City Council. Having known Matt for more than a decade and working with him on numerous issues involving both the city and the county, I know him to be an ho…
CHILD: An inspirational moment
Just recently I was waiting in a car around the corner from Fred Meyer’s. I watched as an older lady emerged from a shop with several large empty cardboard boxes. Most likely, she was moving. Just behind her toddle…
DEMOCRATS: Acknowledge who's boss
Our duly elected president (by an electoral landslide) is under siege.
TRUMP: Targeting wrong party
How ironic is it that our “So-Called President,” who does nothing but tweet, watch Fox News and play golf, points his finger and ire at what he calls “The Do-Nothing Democrats?” The Senate Majority Leader, Moscow M…
ROETTER: Vote for my dad
I’ve had the privilege of being born and raised in North Idaho and living in the city of Hayden for the past 30 years. Matt Roetter, my father, has shown nothing but loyalty and integrity for his family while raisi…