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 …
FORWARD: Gift keeps on giving
I think that this time of year especially it is important for The Press to share stories of humanity. One day last week, a man who didn’t identify himself came into my office and handed me a $50 bill. He said that …
REALTY: Not always reality
I sat down to read the paper and came across an article about Coeur d’Alene Place and Mr. Rob Brickett. While reading, I thought to myself this really sounds like a nice place to live; I also thought that it was fu…
D.C.: Spenders, take a long hike
Control and manipulation, and more out of control spending seem to be in our Republic’s future unless Americans wake up and smell the roses, and vote out the massive spenders in our very fragile government. Which, …
STORY: Labels can be hurtful
I was shocked after reading the Dec. 19 Christmas For All campaign story. The article “Family’s life is incredibly chaotic” is way off base for me. It left me sick to my stomach. How dare the person state ADHD and …
VETERANS: Dems do them disservice
Senate Democrats passed a bill that will reduce retired military benefits by $6 billion over 10 years. Senate Republicans attempted to block the cuts to pensions of military retirees but their attempt failed. Sen. …
COLUMN: Shows senior support
Thank you Sholeh Patrick for your article on senior citizens’ role in our country. After paying 51 years into SSI, I’m dismayed that my monthly check is seen as an entitlement. It’s my money I’m drawing out.
FOOD: Rathdrum bank needs space
The Rathdrum Thrift Store and Food Bank served 500+ families in the Rathdrum, Hauser and Hayden area last year. Unfortunately, the thrift store and food bank have to share a facility. They operate from a tiny, dila…
LOSS: Community helped ease pain
Losing a loved one leaves you in shock and dismay. And after the reality of it all, you start to think about people who helped you travel through the trauma of the moment.
POEM: Merry Christmas to all
St. Nick’s Touch
REALTORS: Don't enhance photos
Attention Kootenai County House Real Estate Agents:
HOSPICE: Counselors bid fond farewell
As former bereavement counselors at Hospice of North Idaho we would like our bereavement clients to know that we are concerned about your well-being especially during this difficult holiday season.
MUSLIMS: A path toward salvation
As president and founder of Salvation For Muslims, I would like to comment about the letter written by Pat Henkin last Sunday. I am happy to hear you have noticed our office headquarters in Hayden. We are a nonprof…
ACA: Its time has finally come
We know that some of the readers of this paper have mixed feelings about the Affordable Care Act, but following the old adage of making lemons out of lemonade, let’s consider what the Medicaid Redesign portion of t…
HEADLINE: Did not fit opinion
Headlines to articles can set a tone for that article, and if they do not accurately reflect the content of the article they are headlining, they can incite inappropriate responses. I recently submitted an article …
SHOOTING: Here's rest of the story
The recent shooting incident at Centennial Colorado High School was cut short, stopped from any further harm to students/teachers due to the immediate reaction by an ARMED member of the police department who was at…