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Letters to the Editor

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Updated 1 year, 3 months ago

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...

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Re-Elect Pinehurst Library board members

Our Pinehurst Library, one of the finest small libraries in the state, is part of the Kootenai/Shoshone Community Library Network.

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Questions about the Cataldo Water District

What is going on?

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
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.

Updated 5 months ago
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.

Updated 5 months, 1 week ago
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.

Updated 6 months ago
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.

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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.

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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.

Updated 7 months ago
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...

Updated 7 months, 1 week ago
LETTER: Vote Smith for Coroner

I wish to encourage your vote for Mr. Rick Smith as Shoshone County Coroner.

Updated 7 months, 1 week ago
LETTER: Vote Rick Smith

This is a letter of support for the county coroner.

Updated 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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.

Updated 8 months, 1 week ago
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.

Updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago
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.

Updated 9 months, 1 week ago
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...