Letters to the Editor

I would like to correct the statement made in the news article concerning the fatality accident on Highway 12 on Aug. 2: "Neither occupant of the Explorer were wearing seat belts." I do not know where this got started, it first appeared on KLER news … [Read more...] about Misstatement adds more grief to hurting family

Would you let your child ride in the back of a pickup and when they fall out, not take to the doctor? Would you put your grandma on a chain in the yard with no shelter, food or water? Would you sit in your car with the windows up and no air … [Read more...] about Does Kamiah really not care?

With regard to Patrick Johnson’s letter in the Aug. 9 edition of The Clearwater Progress, I’m old enough to remember a time in this nation when a man was pretty much free to do whatever he wanted unless he was causing harm to someone. Hope of … [Read more...] about Secession is the only solution

I wasn’t happy with Trump’s opinion on Senator McCain and the jury is out on Mr. Mueller. Now about morals of some Presidents. Start with John F. Kennedy and Marylyn Monroe, then Lynden Johnson (the most foul mouth of them all). I don’t remember … [Read more...] about President Trump vs. Clintons and Obama

In response to O’Hare’s letter two weeks ago, I can only respond by saying that everyone is entitled to their opinion regardless of how misguided it might be. To Goodwin and Triplett’s response to O’Hare, they get a big AMEN! God Bless America and … [Read more...] about Good response to misguided opinion

I would like to thank the person who returned my wallet to the service desk at Cloninger’s Market. I was in a big hurry and left it either in the cart or at the checkout counter. Thanks again for your honesty. Jolene Rupp Kamiah … [Read more...] about Grateful for honesty

When it comes to improving how we fight forest fires, we live in a state of perpetual darkness. There have been no improvements in the last 50 years, and by continuing the status quo, there is no hope for any improvements now or anytime in the … [Read more...] about Perpetual darkness

The Carrot Ridge Volunteer Fire Department has worked hard to get a building/community center. Many of its members are Christians who have used appeals to local charity and private generosity. I was therefore surprised to learn that the CRVFD had … [Read more...] about Pragmatism meddles with absolute truth

Based on recent experiences and observations, I can only conclude that we in America are moving ever closer to a military/police state. I am seeing more and more law enforcement, many in very expensive, even unmarked vehicles. At the same time … [Read more...] about Peace officers or revenuers?

Mr. Goodwin appears to be keeping up with Trump News (i.e. Fox News) since they are now spouting "collusion is not a crime." Wasn’t too long ago the theme was there is "no collusion." The proper word is "conspiracy." Conspiring with the enemy and … [Read more...] about Conspiracy is a crime