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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 …
THANKS: To all who helped us
To all the good people who aided my wife and me during the motor home accident July 3, I extend the greatest thanks. I was very impressed with the number of people helping us during this tragic event.
THEATRE: It's back, it's a blast
Just 10 months ago, the future of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre was uncertain at best. Today, after having enjoyed “My Fair Lady” the 2014 Season opener, I feel a fully renewed confidence and admiration for the orga…
ESTIMATES: Get them in writing
Although I’ve lived in Shoshone County for many years, I’m a newcomer to Hayden.
DOG: Shot wounds police credibility
I have to reply to the news of another lapse in judgment made by our police department.
DOG: We all lost a friend
I am really sorry for Arfee’s owner. I would be heartbroken and outraged if this happened to me. Dogs aren’t called man’s best friend for nothing. They give us so much and ask very little except a lot of love.
SCHOOL: They shouldn't compete
I would like to offer a different point of view concerning the July 2nd editorial “Schools: Compete for Customers.”
DOG: Press editorial misfired
The Press editorial missed the point of the outrage about the police shooting a dog in his owner’s car vs. another violent human strangling a woman and her daughter.
DOG: Police need more training
Are you kidding me! A “vicious pit bull” turns out to be a black Lab. Well, I guess a pit bull sounds better as we all know pits are vicious.
DOG: Shooting elevated doubts
In today’s editorial in the Press, I was surprised to read of your dismay because you had received no comments about the recent horrible murder committed by a young man who killed his wife and child. Yet, you note,…
WATER: Story runs deeper
Sometimes journalists have good intentions, but miss an important part of the story. I believe that happened with Jeff Selle’s story on July 6 about the North Idaho Water Rights adjudication. The part of his story …
DOG: No excuse for this shooting
I would like to make two comments concerning the police officer who shot a person’s pet through the window of the pet owner’s car.
DOG: Shooting details whitewashed
Wake up and watch a whitewash by cops in the dog shooting. This cop should be fired — no second chance. There isn’t enough paper in the world for this nut case to give a good reason for shooting the dog. I think th…
ISSUES: There's always two sides
Mr. Gressler, I would like to thank you for your service to our country, despite your apparent disillusionment with the conflict in which you served. While I have never served in combat, or for that matter, in the …
DOG: Arfee was just doing his job
Dog Gone! I am writing in response to the recent shooting of Craig Jones’ Labrador, Arfee, by a Cd’A police officer — while the dog was in the owner’s van.
HEALTH: A crisis of leadership
Powerful stories fill the news reminding us of the magnitude of our need for mental health services locally and nationwide. People in crisis sometimes cry out in desperate and devastating ways with long reaching an…