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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
LAUNCH: Blackwell makes much sense
Boat trailer parking at City Hall is not a realistic option. But I am a boater who thinks the Third Street boat launch should be closed and used to accommodate many more boat slips. My family loves staying aboard d…
GREEN: Why he gets this vote
I’m supporting incumbent Dan Green in his re-election campaign for Kootenai County Commissioner District 3.
DEPUTIES: Get more on street
After experiencing 38 stalking incidents including breaking and entering, burglary, destruction of property and threats since October 2010 at three homes and two businesses, I am at a loss as to why the Kootenai Co…
BENCH: Thanks for replacing it
Last summer the polished granite bench donated by the 1947 Coeur d’Alene High School class to the city for Phippeny Park was vandalized for the second time. The class had no money to replace the bench and we were t…
COUNCIL: See attitude on TV
Although I am not a politician or a “wannabe,” I do have some reservations about the council I would like to comment on.
RECALL: Taking back the city
In regard to the effort to recall four of the Coeur d’Alene City Council members, the community will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it will never forget what we did here. We are in the process …
HYPOCRISY: Live and in person
In my 28 years of living in Coeur d’Alene I attended my first town hall meeting on March 17 sponsored by three Republican state legislators. I spoke up for making cruelty to animals a felony in this backward state …
OBAMA: Time to take nation back
Gas prices are rising very rapidly. The economy is getting worse. So where are we headed? It can’t be good. We are allowing our country to go down the drain because we aren’t paying attention. They are setting laws…
JORGENSON: He's best for economy
There is one overriding concern in Idaho and that’s the state of the economy. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Gov. Otter’s plan to stimulate the economy by passing the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission, literal…
RECALL: You're off target, people
OK, I’ve heard enough! Obviously there are some people around town who need new hobbies. You do not know how good you have it in this city. Try Los Angeles, Oakland, Spokane, New York if you don’t like the City Cou…
LAUNCH: No, we don't all walk
Mayor Bloem once again has shown that she is woefully out of touch with “her subjects,” otherwise know as the voters. I am a Vietnam-era disabled veteran and confined to a wheelchair except for short distances. I e…
DEALS: Who else accepts challenge?
The challenge continues for ALL automotive repair shops to step up with an offer to provide an oil change and a tire rotation together at a fair price. Since March 16 there has been only one automotive repair shop …
PETS: This dog is clearly the king
It was a severe shock to see the Coeur d’Alene Press 3rd Annual Cutest Pet Contest in the paper. There were several very obvious problems with the contest that any reasonable reader would spot right away. The most …
COLUMN: Sums up conservatives
Kudos to Denise Graves for her “My Turn” article in the paper last week. It was insightful, informed, intelligent, rational and timely. She stepped up to the plate to compose a well-explained rebuttal to all the mi…
DANCING: Winning duo inspire others
Something wonderful happened last weekend. Two of our finest local young people dared to dream and they chased that dream to victory in the national ballroom dance finals in Baltimore, Md., with first-place awards.