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 …
LEVY: Support the kids
As community members, and citizens of our local district, we have the distinct privilege to support students in ongoing and expanded efforts as outlined in the 2019 M & O Levy. Take time to review and VOTE FOR the …
EDUCATION: Proposing new model
Regarding the issue of school funding, which is again challenging school districts and taxpayers, I have a solution to offer. I am a certified teacher experienced in all subjects, all grades and the author of “A Ne…
PARKING: A student's plea
My name is Asa Morton and I am a student at Dalton Elementary School. I am in fifth grade. I watched the City Council meeting from Feb. 19.
SCHOOLS: Vote 'yes' for levy
As a working parent with kids in the Coeur d’Alene School District, I regularly attend: Coeur d’Alene School board meetings; Coeur d’Alene School workshops on mental health, district budget, data, etc., I can justl…
POLICE: Who you gonna call
The city of Post Falls did very well in making Scott Haug the chief of police. He will be missed, but the police in the city of Post Falls were very wise to hire the next chief from within so that all their well-de…
HB203: Sanity would shoot it down
A show of hands from those of you who have heard about the introduction of HB203. For those of you scratching your head, let me fill you in.
SHOVEL: Sidewalk travelers need it
Many thanks to all those folks who faithfully shovel their sidewalks for us walkers and USPS folks who have to try to climb over thigh-high berms.
SNOW: More to the story
Your front page photo is nuts. I think the city spends more time putting stickers on cars than they spend clearing streets. That car was bermed in. We don’t know if the snow on the roof was before or after.
COLUMN: The deal with Kaepernick
Several weeks ago Steve Cameron wrote an article swearing off the NFL because Colin Kaepernick had not been signed with any NFL team since he took it upon himself to diss (by kneeling during the singing of “The Sta…
LAKELAND: Invest in 'Yes'
Is the investment on an education worth the money? This question is often debated. As an educator, I can understand both sides.
CHART: Bias and blindness
I read with interest your front-page feature article on Sunday, Feb. 17 proposing to instruct your readers which media sources were “safe and accurate” (Green Box) and those with bias (Red Box).
GROWTH: Sharing the pain
To Uyless Black,
CHART: A healthy exercise
Thank you for the great article about media bias, chart and your editorial on the subject. What a wonderful country we live in. All this expression of feeling and opinion that we have access to. Of course, as the a…
SCHOOLS: Support Cd'A requests
On Tuesday, March 12, voters in Coeur d’Alene have an opportunity to go to the polls and vote for continued excellence in our public schools.
PLOWED: Gouging for Jesus
It was very interesting to read about the young entrepreneur David Holston and his accumulation of $35,000 for snow removal in Seattle, charging $500-750/hour. It’s wonderful to see an 18-year-old being so motivate…