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Letters to the Editor

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Updated 1 year, 3 months ago

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 …

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
VOTE: Was not unanimous

The Rathdrum City Council voted to change the Arestad property to a residential zone from an industrial zone allowing Hayden Homes to build nearly 500 homes. I was sorry to see that some people called the vote a un…

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
DEBRIS: Clean up your mess

I write this Monday night, three days after the Fourth of July holiday.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
TRAGEDY: Standing by our first responders

To all our first responders. Please know our hearts are broken for the families of our lost and injured firefighters and also for the entire brotherhood of your calling.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
KOHBERGER: He will suffer in prison

In reference to the U of I stabbing (and plea deal). I can tell you, from personal experience, Kohberger will suffer much worse than death. If you don’t believe me, try locking yourself in your bathroom for 24 hour…

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
FIREWORKS: They didn’t ruin the Fourth

Hello patriots! Did you all take my advice and light off lots of fireworks? Did we make lots of noise?

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
HISTORY: Students should know it

Eight years ago, I began a quest to have Idaho require that all high school students take and pass a course in the history of Western civilization. Thanks to a partnership with financial analyst Les Atchley, the id…

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
THOUGHTS: On several different subjects

Thank you, Cd’A Press, for allowing all voices to be heard. The press is a constant reminder civil war isn’t needed to have meaningful disagreements.

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
TRAGEDY: Prayers for family of young man

TRAGEDY: Prayers for family of young man

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
PRESS: Helped with grieving process

PRESS: Helped with grieving process

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
KOHBERGER: Unhappy with outcome

KOHBERGER: Unhappy with outcome

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
DALTON GARDENS: Time to fight back

DALTON GARDENS: Time to fight back

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
TRAGEDY: North Idaho stands together

TRAGEDY: North Idaho stands together

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
ICE: Meeting the numbers

ICE: Meeting the numbers

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
ICE: Roundup gang members

ICE: Roundup gang members

Updated 1 year, 2 months ago
GUNS: Shootings are the new norm

GUNS: Shootings are the new norm