Letters to the Editor

First, a soul-searching question directed to the broad spectrum of the community at large, aware of the story that I reference here: Why were there not throngs of local people—hundreds, even thousands—streaming daily to visit and stand with the Nick … [Read more...] about Who or what “got to” Sheriff Goetz?

Regarding Kelly Sherman’s letter (21 Nov.), purporting to answer Jay Maxner: Kelly says, "GOD LOVES US ALL!" I, and Jay also, emphatically agree. However, that true statement is not responsive to Mr. Maxner’s letter. The Bible informs us (I Cor. … [Read more...] about The right to engage in behaviors involves consequences

Some facts about planning and zoning to consider. The citizens of Idaho County have never voted to have Planning and Zoning in any part of the County. In 1975 or ’76, at a meeting in the armory in Grangeville, a large group flatly and loudly rejected … [Read more...] about FEMA has no legal right

Why did Jesus come to this earth? To "Save" us from a sure death forever? What did he do when he was here? Well, he didn’t twist God’s Law into unrecognizable killing machines. He came to show us how reaching out in Love by "way" of compassion, … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas

I’ve been reading about Moscow’s "mastery-based education." The current grade-inflated system with a third of the class getting 4.0’s, where what used to be C’s and D’s are now B’s and almost no one getting an F is apparently too unfair. Now they … [Read more...] about Education?

Why doesn’t the city of Kamiah keep a spare water pump on hand in case of a pump failure? Water is the lifeblood of any community. Can you imagine what life would be like in Kamiah without water? I for one would be willing to pay for a temporary … [Read more...] about Plan ahead

Applause! From the Most High, the Almighty for 11-7-19 issue of The Clearwater Progress with Christ centered words from God in the hearts of men; John Williams Hayes, God is Here article; Sir Reed Smith, guest editorial "What’s up with those Thank … [Read more...] about Hallelujah, praise God

Kamiah Ambulance has served our community with excellence for decades. However, due to the current state of our work environment, the conditions below must be met by Dec. 2, 2019, for the Kamiah EMTs listed below to continue to serve. Without … [Read more...] about Kamiah EMTS request immediate changes

Rather than allow Kelly Sherman (Progress 11/21/19) to re-frame the argument, directing it to focus on my personal shortcomings or audacity, I’d like to reiterate my point. As a watchman on the wall, so to speak, I am a messenger sounding an alarm. … [Read more...] about Whom do you choose to follow?

At this time of Thanksgiving I would like to thank our local teachers in Mountain View and Kamiah school districts. I have met a number of teachers through substituting at the Kamiah School District and through attending board meetings and … [Read more...] about Thanks for teachers