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SAFETY: Low marks for police
The Coeur d’Alene PD has been “dropping the ball” in public safety. Deciding not to pursue a case or omitting facts in a report or prejudices by an officer have led to the decay of the public’s trust in the departm…
POWER: Just fix it, please
Just found out why we don’t have power on Lundsford Lane and area. Avista and Kootenai Electric are arguing over who is responsible. One says they own the poles and the other says it’s not. As of this writing, we a…
PEAKS: Born to be wild
I recently read a letter to the editor about the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area written by Mr. Stan Myers. He questioned the idea that the area should be designated as wilderness because future generation…
COLA: Time for fairness
I’m writing to express my concerns about this year’s zero percent cost of living increase in Social Security. As a senior, I rely on Social Security benefits, and I know that our Social Security system’s only short…
PIPES: A word of warning
As the weather turns colder, people who are staying in hotels or shelters should turn off their water before they leave. Several years ago we had an ice storm which saw loss of power to many areas. As a contractor …
THANKS: To our utility companies
On behalf of the staff members of the Lakeland Joint School District, I’d like to say publicly, a heartfelt thank you to the crew members of our local utility companies. We recognize the countless hours you spent a…
OBAMA: On wrong side of law
President Obama and his administration are allowing illegal alien criminals to run rampant in our country, committing all sorts of crimes, then hiding out in sanctuary cities.
STORM: Saw a lot of courtesy
My husband and I would like to second your editorial in the Friday morning Press! Both of us have some difficulty walking, and Tuesday afternoon, as the storm was really winding up, my husband was literally blown o…
ELECTION: Where were you?
I’ve hesitated writing this for a while because I don’t want to irritate people or cause bad feelings, or anger. But, what were you doing Nov. 3 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.?
VETTING: Question its effectiveness
The former Idahoan (Dr. Taylor) who now lives in Seattle may have a different feeling someday if only one jihadist decides to take up residence in Seattle.
DEMENTIA: Story was very moving
I enjoyed the article on Jim Hoogland and Alzheimer’s. It was very touching.
PRESS: A light in storm's darkness
The Coeur d’Alene Press produces a new product every day which I look forward to reading. I must say I was very surprised to receive the Coeur d’Alene Press at my door on Wednesday morning, Nov. 18.
REFUGEE: A case of eternal hope
In just over a month, Americans will celebrate the birth of a Middle Eastern baby, born to poor destitute parents who were on the road with only the possessions they could carry.
Let science rule over sentiment
Tons of waste from a century of mining in the Silver Valley now reside on the floor of Lake Coeur d’Alene. That’s a fact nobody denies.
HALLOWEEN: Event a joy to behold
Our Candyland group was set up at Sixth and Sherman in a Trunk-or-Treat portion of the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association’s celebration of Halloween. Costumed kids were invited to visit the downtown merchants and o…