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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 …
BOOK: Criticism from the west
Congratulations, curriculum review committee, you’ve made the News Tribune in Tacoma because Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is, in committee member Ms. Finney’s opinion, “neither a quality story nor a page-turner.” So…
MOORE: Lived in a great place
Proud to live in this community I just couldn’t sleep…tossing and turning and my brain wouldn’t shut down! So I decided to write down my thoughts and deepest feelings.
MOORE: Time for real justice
Again, a career criminal has brought grief to our city. When will the people wake up? Joseph Duncan is still mounting appeals at our expense 10 years after his horrendous crime. We have people on the street who hav…
NOVEL: Step in wrong direction
It appears that the Coeur d’Alene School District curriculum committee has their collective heads where they don’t belong. Where do they get off considering restricted reading for “OF MICE AND MEN” because of the i…
GOLD: Theft hurts hard worker
I’m writing this letter about a theft that occurred Saturday, March 21, in Coeur d’Alene while my father was attending the Northwest Gold Prospectors Annual Gold Show.
MOORE: Signs of great respect
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Sgt. Moore. I never met him, but he sounds like a great officer. I find it amazing that we could have a march in his honor and not loot businesses, overturn cars and perform arso…
REED: One amazing man
Scott Reed was our friend and our attorney.
MOORE: Praying for his family
Residents of Coeur d’Alene are heartbroken over the loss of Sgt. Greg Moore. As an officer of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, he chose to put himself in harm’s way daily to better our community. The Coeur d’Al…
MOORE: Include judges in blame
Thank you for your great coverage of the shooting of a true hero, one of many of our faithful officers who walk in on some unimaginable situations every day. Three whole pages of coverage on Wednesday. And then to …
CRASH: Prevent further accidents
Re: The collision on Highway 41 near Mullan, Tuesday, April 28.
MOORE: Officers are a blessing
WHO shoots a police officer?! I am so angry about this! The police put their lives on the line every time they are working to PROTECT. Next time the shooter should just aim and fire at a crossing guard walking litt…
CHRISTIANS: Are being persecuted
I am a bit confused. We are removing God from our schools, work places and public places. Even at the recent National Prayer Breakfast, our president put Him in His place rather than praising Him and giving Him the…
MUSLIM: If you disapprove, act
If you really want the rest of us to believe you are the so-called “religion of peace,” then why aren’t you reining in your Muslim brothers such as Elton Simpson? You better if you want us to buy this narrative, be…
STOLEN: Mom's Day present
To the person or persons who stole the white cast iron bistro set off our porch, Friday night, May 1. I hope you took it to give to your mother for Mother’s Day, since it was a gift to me from my daughter for Mothe…
REED: Stood up for best causes
Saturday night my beloved friend, Scott Reed, a man I admired greatly, died. His health had been deteriorating over the last year or so, but he was always ready to give you time if you needed it.