Letters to the Editor
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LETTER: To my friend and mentor, Coach John Drager
Recently I turned 75 years old and began reflecting on the phases of life that one goes through. I personally fo...
Questions about the Cataldo Water District
What is going on?
LETTER: DUI punishments from around the world
If you think the drunk driving penalties in the U.S. are a little lenient, you’re right. Compared to the rest of the world, the U.S.’s DUI punishments are lenient.
LETTER: Another Hero Passes
My respect for Ed Pommerening began back when he became a school board member, and attended all meetings fresh from his job, work clothes and all.
LETTER: In response to; Not Just a Shoshone County Issue
In response to; Not Just a Shoshone County Issue. We’re those people who moved to the area. I share the author's frustration over our increased property taxes but the real culprit is a flawed tax system.
LETTER: Not just a Shoshone County issue
I'm writing this letter out of frustration like many property owners in Shoshone County. I received my tax bill in the mail and my first thought is you have to be kidding me.
LETTER: Fix those pets!
Shoshone Humane Society(SHS) and local veterinary clinics are partnered to provide certificate discounts for small animal spay and neuters for residents of Shoshone County.
LETTER: Disappointment for local dems
Well, I can no longer say our Shoshone County's legislators are all democrats, which is the way it has been for some time.
LETTER: Re-elect John and Jay
During this election year, I, as a concerned citizen of Shoshone County, would like to urge every other citizen of Shoshone County to form your own opinion on the candidates running, based on merit and achievemen...
LETTER: Vote Smith for Coroner
I wish to encourage your vote for Mr. Rick Smith as Shoshone County Coroner.
LETTER: Vote Rick Smith
This is a letter of support for the county coroner.
LETTER: Fact vs. opinion
I would like to address some of the misinformation that Ron Wood stated in his letter to the News-Press (9/23/22) about the access to public land via West Fork Pine Creek Road.
LETTER: Democracy or republic?
Let me first say that I do not belong to any political party. I believe they have both been infiltrated by the ones who want to take over America and make it the way they want it.
LETTER: More to the story
I am writing this letter in regard to the article written by staff reporter Josh McDonald about the BOCC Hearing regarding the validation of a section of West Fork Pine Creek Road.
LETTER: Plastic pollution must stop
Our environment is being threatened by plastic pollution. Studies predict that by 2050 plastics will account for about 20 percent of total oil consumption, up from about 8 percent today. It is predicted that by t...
LETTER: Finish Teeters Field!
While I would argue that Teeters Field is possibly the best venue in all of high school sports, it does need some TLC. A few years ago, the city and the school district were notified by the IHSAA (Idaho High Sch...