Letters to the Editor

The fraudulently passed school bond for a new HVAC unit, that will not be installed, has cost me $836.92. An honorable, quality entity would return my money… What is Kamiah School District going to do? Rob Karpe Harrisburg … [Read more...] about How is my money going to be spent?

I encourage everyone in Kamiah to visit the park in the evening and see the beautiful Christmas lights. I would like to also thank the people who work so hard hanging the lights. Dale Schneider Kamiah … [Read more...] about Christmas lights in the park

I am addressing this letter to the residents residing within the Ridge Runner Fire Department (RRFD). On Nov. 29 I attended the meeting presented by the NEW cens-help group who are organizing to replace the current RRFD. I agree that residents need … [Read more...] about I was there!

As I read the articles in regards to the steelhead fisheries, it reminded me of the years I spent involved with Columbia River salmon management, which began in 1972 until I retired in 2005. In 1973, I was working for the National Marine Fisheries … [Read more...] about ESA steelhead

Dear Kooskia, I want to tell you that I, a volunteer EMT with Kooskia Ambulance, am so sorry that you will not have the amazing experienced EMTs to serve you that you have had. I suppose in time there will be others who will learn and rise up to … [Read more...] about Rug pulled out from EMTs

I have to open this by saying after the tax was voted down, I went to the firehouse to see if we could now find common ground. I was under the impression that we may be able to. But after reading the Ridge Runners newsletter they sent out on the 23rd … [Read more...] about Response to RR newsletter

Dear friends, I am a volunteer EMT, and the following thoughts are from that perspective. On Friday, 11-16-18, I attended a lecture sponsored by the Upriver Youth Leadership Council concerning the numerous and tragic complications associated … [Read more...] about Be ever so cautious about what you consume

I have heard some people say, "I don’t think I could raise a child that is not my own." Why ever not? There are thousands of lonely kids out there who desperately need to belong to someone, desperately need to be loved and have someone to love in … [Read more...] about Adoption—let’s think about it

What is happening between the EMTs and our officials in both Kooskia and Kamiah? We are told it is a "personnel issue" and none of our business, but it most certainly is our business when we keep losing people who help save our lives. Politicians … [Read more...] about Politicians stop hiding behind excuses

Man’s ungodliness reared its head once again this week in California. At the same place, two good lawmen, rushed in trying to stop it, one lost his life in the effort. The Sheriff described the scene inside the club as "horrific," and that there … [Read more...] about Hell bound America