Letters to the Editor

After we moved to this area over 20 years ago, the “Old Kooskia Opera Theatre” was constantly used for concerts, melodramas, and Broadway productions. As the wonderful focal point of this community, it drew people from miles around to enjoy the … [Read more...] about The Kooskia Opera House is part of my history

I’ve been trying to not call out Joe O’Hare by name again, but he just won’t go away. I feel personally ashamed of his left coast rants. I escaped Oregon and completely washed my hands of that I-5 corridor in control of my life. Idaho offered a very … [Read more...] about Leave left coast mindset out of Idaho

A huge heartfelt thank you to all the people who live in our great Clearwater River communities and may/may not have contributed to the success of the ICARE project! ICARE (Cancer Assistance & Recovery Effort) was formed nine years ago. There … [Read more...] about ICARE making a difference

Is truth stranger than fiction? Is someone intelligent enough to become a billionaire and then President of the United States, an “orange haired buffoon,” (fiction), or is one organizer of the women’s march (Jan. 21, 2017) and the “women’s strike” … [Read more...] about Stick to facts and uplifting comments

So, it looks as if your President has decided to pull the United States out of the Paris Accord because it will get in the way of access to natural resources. Along with that he has set in motion a land grab plan to take back public lands set aside … [Read more...] about Agenda is all about the money

It was refreshing to read recently about President Trump’s budget director Mulvaney state that he has compassion for the U.S. taxpayer. At last, the forgotten working “stiff” gets some consideration. I’ve also noticed some local area residents who … [Read more...] about At last, compassion for stiffs 

Upon renewing my driver’s license recently, I discovered that a copy of my VA healthcare enrollment identification card was not sufficient to prove military service. To have your military service acknowledged on your new license, you must bring a … [Read more...] about Heads up for veterans

There can be little doubt that ISIS is enjoying every minute of what the Democratic Party is doing to thwart the present Administration’s efforts to “Make America Great Again.” The Democrats have created the UnUnited States of America. They have … [Read more...] about Much can be accomplished with unity 

A recent letter to the editor mentions Trump’s collusion with Russia in influencing our last election. Not “alleged” collusion, just a statement that he did. Despite being extensively investigated for corruption since 2013, no evidence of … [Read more...] about Writer stakes claims on no evidence

J. O’Hare from Kooskia. What is the matter with you? Your political tirades about President Trump border on psychotic... Go outside and take a big deep breath of fresh air and call Hillary. Tell her you want your money back. I am worried about your … [Read more...] about Take a deep breath, Joe