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 …
CAT: What about abortion?
In regard to the cat that was tortured, I agree that this treatment of an animal is reprehensible. Whomever is responsible is a twisted individual who needs to be punished and counseled. But at the same time, what …
SCHOOLS: Long-range success
I write this letter in full support of the Coeur d’Alene School District Levy and Bond requests. I would like to preface my support with the background that I have volunteered in the Coeur d’Alene School District f…
LAKELAND: Teachers who care
I am writing this to give my personal experience of Lakeland that I value very much. The teachers here do not care about their wages or their evaluations, but more of how their students are doing on an educational …
CDA: Yes for better future
Please support a strong future for our community by voting YES on both the upcoming bond and levy.
CDA: Broken Promises
Once again, the Coeur d’Alene School District is asking for the public’s help. They’re asking for $32 million for an M&O levy which will go to maintain the current education program, plus money for buses, purchasin…
LAKELAND: Levy improvements
I am just your normal average high-schooler. And I have teachers talk to me about the upcoming levy and I think it is a great idea because it would make the schools here so much better. It would help repair some br…
INDIVISIBLE: Peaceful visitors
The March 5 story about the Lincoln Day Dinner at The Coeur d’Alene Resort failed to mention the 60 peaceful protesters gathered outside to greet the dinner guests.
LAKELAND: Making leaders
There are many positive things about Lakeland Junior High School like excellent teachers, great peers, and one of the best schools in the state of Idaho. The teachers and great principals and other school advisers …
LAKELAND: My levy support
Lakeland High School has provided an incredible learning experience for me through the last four years and it has given countless opportunities to hundreds of other students in years past as well. These levies are …
SCHOOLS: Keys to success
Because of my position as a Representative in the Idaho Legislature and member of the House Education Committee, I am often asked, “What is the one thing we can do to improve our educational system in Idaho?” My re…
LAKELAND: A student's testimony
I have created many wonderful memories in the Lakeland School District. I first came into Lakeland when I was 8 years old, after moving away from my old school, Seltice Elementary. I was immediately greeted by a sm…
EDITORIAL: Speak up, Idaho
How disappointing that there is not one single comment following the brilliant editorial, “War of the Words Reaches New Depths.”
LAKELAND: So much value
As a parent of two awesome Lakeland students, and primary homeowner in Lakeland School District, I and my family have a vested interest in supporting the upcoming levy election. I appreciate that Lakeland Schools h…
LETTER: Fodder for fury
In Sunday’s letters, Mr. Charlie Branch referred to the military academy nominees as “cannon fodder.” My son-in-law graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1987, our granddaughter graduated in 2016 and we …
LEVIES: Wrong way to promote
Just finished the morning Coeur d’Alene Press article regarding school bonds and levies.