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 …
KEENE: Prepared to be coroner
Dr. Warren Keene has been an ER physician at our community hospital for the past 12 years and helped care for many of my patients. During that time, Dr. Keene has demonstrated the ability to make critical decisions…
SMOKING: Veggies, fruit help kick habit
Panhandle Health District thanks Pilgrim’s Market for its generous donation of five fruit baskets to the women who quit smoking, or reduced smoking, as a result of PHD’s recent tobacco cessation course at the Union…
CURRIE: A proven leader
I am writing this letter in support of Rick Currie for House Seat 4B in the Idaho legislature.
PLANTER: Thief ruins mom's day
To the thief or thieves that stole my white geranium in a terra cotta colored round planter right off my steps on Mother’s Day in the dark of night: I hope whomever it was for, be it your wife, mother, girl friend …
ELECTION: No room for Independents
I am a 72-year-old lady who has voted in every election since I legally became able to. I have never missed voting in any election, state or federal.
BREACH: All's not yet well
A word to the wise for folks whose card accounts might still be compromised as a result of URM’s security breach that happened last year involving Super 1 Foods. Keep a close eye on your accounts daily. My card was…
VAGRANTS: Time to lend a hand
Re: John Gillmore’s May 4 “Readers Write” letter in the Coeur d’Alene Press:
MIDTOWN: Oppose housing proposal
I am here as your neighbor to inform you of what’s going on over your fence. A midtown project that has been an on again, off again, project is back on. I am talking about a project some call “Affordable Workforce …
SYMPHONY: Music to last a lifetime
Last week Dorothy and I went to the Coeur d’Alene Symphony concert featuring the young violinist from Bellevue, Washington, Annie Phang. Those who did not go missed the treat of a lifetime. I believe we will see he…
MOMS: Tribute to all mothers
In honor of Mother’s Day … Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born.
McDOWELL: Proven effective assessor
To the Citizens of Kootenai County:
NIC: Cheers to PTE programs
Kudos to the North Idaho College Welding Department and Trades programs for medaling in this year’s State Skills USA competition. The Welding Program received a gold medal in fabrication which qualified them for th…
TEACHERS: One for all and all for one
For teacher appreciation week, I would like to recognize all the teachers that I have had in the past four years of my high school career. Being a senior I realize that all my teachers had only one thing in common …
TEACHERS: Made high school memorable
At Lake City High School I have had many experiences and many fond memories. I have formed many friendships with students and teachers alike. Among the people I have become friends with, Mr. Edmonds is the most mem…
TEACHERS: Lip dub big lift for students
I’m grateful to be a part of Lake City student council this year. We were able to do something that no school in the district has ever done: A lip dub.