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 …
TRUMP: Omissions from rally
Let’s set the record straight on The Press article “Unimpeachable Support” from Friday, Oct. 18. Tom Henderson said, “We’re here to show support for our president. I think he’s done amazing things.”
ALLIES: A word to the wise
The time is long past due for America to stiffen her back, speak the truth and show the world that when the U.S. speaks, she means what she says.
BERNSTEIN: The ethical option
This letter is in response to the Oct. 17 front-page article about Jillian Bernstein in the Coeur d’Alene Press. How this kind of article rates as front-page news is beyond me.
SALVAGE: Been there, resolved that
The issue of salary salvage was addressed in 2013 by the BOCC or Todd Tondee, Jai Nelson and myself. The issue came before us when then County Clerk Cliff Hayes distributed year end bonuses to some of his staff wit…
HEALTH CARE: I can see clearly now
Recently, my wife and I had cataract surgery at North Idaho Eye Clinic, great place for eye care. Appointments easy to make and care was great.
AVISTA: Just say no, consumers
Yes, Avista is asking for another raise. The email stated my rate would go down, but then it said it depended on how much I used. How confusing. Avista does not ever need any rate increase until they quit using mor…
RALLY: That wasn't newsworthy
You had the wrong story on the front page Friday. The death of Elijah Cummings deserved more than a page 3 short mention. Cummings was a great leader in a time of crisis in our democracy. He showed great moral stre…
FACTS: Scrutinize the source
I strongly urge Press readers to be extra careful about their sources of “facts.” It might be difficult to absolutely determine what is factual, but it is not hard to weed out sources that are as far from factual a…
HAYDEN: No on deputy request
Your sales pitch for higher taxes in Hayden is unfounded. We should be looking at smaller government, lower taxes, and making all county and city departments work with reduced and smaller budgets. Especially the sc…
ROETTER: More like him
I am writing to support the re-election of Matt Roetter to Hayden City Council. I know Matt and trust him to be a solidly conservative citizen and an excellent steward of our hard-earned tax dollars. Matt is also h…
ROETTER: Re-elect in Hayden
We are writing in support of Matt Roetter who is a candidate for Hayden City Council. We have owned and operated a business in Hayden and have known Matt Roetter for more than 35 years. Matt is a skilled private re…
RALLY: A joyous occasion
I’d like to thank the Coeur d’Alene Press for doing an excellent job and what I thought was very fair coverage of the Pro-President Trump rally we attended last Thursday at Northwest and Ironwood, coverage of which…
BORDERS: For PF Council
There are few men that I respect more than Councilman Lynn Borders. As a citizen of Post Falls and as a friend, I am proud of everything he has done for our city. He is a dedicated public servant, through 31 years …
TRANSPARENCY: Salary salvage a threat
Caution, do we have a “slush fund” in the making? I do not question the integrity of any of our current elected officials. The term “salary salvage” raises a serious potential transparency and integrity concern. Th…
FEIGHTNER: Fighting for freedom
There sat World War II Ace Admiral Edward “Whitey” Feightner, celebrating his 100th birthday, across the table from 9-year-old Freeman and 5-year-old sister Hattie.