Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
HOSPITAL: Spring hopes eternal
As spring arrives, I hear many voices praising the beautifully maintained hospital and medical building grounds on U.S. 95. Spring, summer and Christmas time it looks glorious and uplifts your spirits. It’s not eas…
PROPERTY: County grabbing your land
The county, under the guidance of Kendig Keast Collaborative, is undertaking a propaganda campaign to tamp down opposition to their property rights grab.
HARRIS: God is on his side
Good for Cliff Harris and what he writes. We can’t play God. God bless you, Mr. Harris.
RECALL: Offering a different approach
I’m not a Coeur d’Alene resident, but this
RECALL: What's it really about?
What’s this whole thing really about? It’s not about Republicans or Democrats. It’s not about us being poor losers and it’s not about the same old group that’s against everything that’s brought forth.
REPOSITORY: Time to question 'facts'
While Alecia Warren’s article on the Mission Repository was good, several questions remain troubling.
ELECTION: GOP agenda distasteful
Before going to the polls, know your candidates’ positions on the following natural resource issues: 1) coal trains traveling along Lake Pend Oreille, polluting our air and water, to ship America’s energy to China;…
RECALL: Say no to 'citified park'
An open letter to the citizens of Coeur d’Alene, McCall and Sandpoint:
SCAM: Warning to North Idahoans
A new potential “scam” is hitting our area. It involves receiving a call, supposedly from someone from Microsoft, saying that their computer system had sent a message to Microsoft warning that individual’s system h…
RECALL: Keep mayor, council
This is one more letter in support of Mayor Bloem and councilmembers Goodlander, Kennedy and McEvers who have given a big boost to academia through implementation of the education corridor. In spite of their many a…
GROUP: Shares its endorsements
The North Idaho Patriots is a coalition of concerned citizens dedicated to the American ideals of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. As patriots, we seek to identify and support political candidates who wi…
REPORT: Sheds light on campaigns
Sunshine, it’s a beautiful thing. Sunshine brings things to light. People can see what is actually going on. It’s also a cause of roaches and other insects to run and hide.
HENDERSON: His experience counts
It was my privilege to serve with Frank Henderson when I was a Kootenai County
EBERLEIN: He's the real deal
The concept of appointed officials is proving to be unpopular. The leaked “sound bite” regarding facilities studies and parking garages wasn’t well received by the taxpayers of Kootenai County.
HUTCHESON: The right choice
As a former deputy