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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 …
HISTORIC: This is forever
I read with pride Kerri Thoreson’s column in the Aug. 14 issue of The Press entitled “Historic home worth preserving, celebrating.” Her recognition of the worth of preserving the structure that was once a strong pa…
THANKS: Defenders of Garden District
This letter is in response to the recent Coeur Voice article about the CDA Garden District. I was so pleased to read of the organization’s continued growth and possible application for inclusion on the Historic Reg…
CDA: Home of happy helpers
Recently, I purchased a couple of sheets of plywood and several 2-by-4s at a local lumber yard. As I entered the intersection of Fourth and Lunceford, the bungee cord that secured the load in my pickup broke and ev…
DRIVERS: Please, slow down
To all drivers on Lower Hayden Lake Road, especially Washington plates. Lower Hayden Lake Road is not an Indy 500 test track! The speed limit is 25 mph, not 45 or 55. It is beyond comprehension how many cars and tr…
INTEREST RATES: Something to factor in
I wanted to comment on Andy Obermueller’s article on interest rates in the Aug. 10 Coeur Voice section of the paper.
RE-ENTRY: Experience says no way
From 1992 to 2003, with a master’s in psychotherapy, I ran the B yard “Pre Release” program for California State Prison, Los Angeles County at Lancaster. I created a program called The Lazarus Process, designed to …
SHERIFF: New candidate impressive
Mike Bauer, I like your attitude. It shows that you want to serve and not make a name for yourself. We need more people like you to speak up and serve, and I will vote for you.
TAXES: Let's act like Republicans
Property owners have paid for and maintained the infrastructure needed for our current population. Schools, police, teachers, water and the utilities to get it to their homes. New homes being built should have fees…
ENVIRONMENT: Public losing its voice
My concern is in regard to the sweeping policy changes to The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1970 [Pub.L. 91–190] that would eliminate public involvement and environmental…
RAINFALL: Dealing with a deluge
I read with interest the rain amount numbers Tuesday on page A6. At my house in Hauser Heights, we had 3.9 inches in Saturday night’s gully washer thunderstorm and then another 0.4 inches on Sunday. And as for call…
HOSPICE: Home of kindred spirits
I have been reading about different hospices in the paper. I would like to recommend Kindred Home. They have very spiritual, caring and compassionate people. My husband worked with all their nurses and occupational…
RIPOFF: The great huckleberry heist
I can’t believe the people who are in charge of our forest lands came up with a way to screw the hardworking citizens of Idaho. We have the lowest minimum wage in the country. Our senior citizens struggle to either…
WHITEHEAD: Bankruptcy story a 'smear'
On Sunday, July 21, The Press put an expose above the fold on the front page of a 14-year-old personal bankruptcy by Rick Whitehead. That most-read position of the week emphasized the topic being covered. If it is …
IDAHO: Growing property tax crisis
Idaho homeowners need to act now to stop rising property taxes before we become California. How is this happening? Assessed valuations!
HUMANE: Note the big difference
The recent support of our community to help fund construction of the new Kootenai Humane Society shelter is very commendable and is in line with the generous culture we have in North Idaho. However, it needs to be …