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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
VOTING: Like Ike, not Mike
I moved to your great city, Coeur d'Alene, in February 2009 from the Spokane area. I have followed the politics in Coeur d'Alene ever since I voted for Dwight Eisenhower in 1952. Ike was a hero to me in the world b…
PF DAYS: Smoke gets in your eyes
I attended the Post Falls Days festivities in Quemlin Park on Saturday evening and since the event is billed as family friendly brought my daughter with me. We set up some chairs at one of the stages to listen to m…
DISRESPECT: For shame on holiday
Apparently there are a few people who do not know the meaning of Memorial Day. I attended the memorial service at the Third Street Bell. A couple in an SUV towing a boat approached entry to the lake. A young man ex…
OBAMA: Proud of our president
My first knowledge of our president came when, by chance, I tuned into the 2004 Democratic convention being held in Boston. I remember no details except the nomination of John Kerry as the presidential candidate an…
WEINER: Time for accountability
After a well played week of charades and condescending looks, Congressman Anthony Weiner broke down and admitted his guilt in a recent Twitter "scandal." Thank God for technology I guess. Without Twitter the little…
McEUEN: Fine the way it is
McEuen Field. No Conflict of interest. No tax money to be spent on it.
CRAIN: Artist enlivens events
Huge Thanks to Paulette Fabian and Pepper and Midge Smock for an extraordinary evening overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene with the creative and talented pianist Brian Crain. Once again, people are surprised by the amaz…
BUSES: Canceled routes questioned
I would like to know what other parents think of the Coeur d'Alene School district wanting to remove three bus routes for the upcoming year. This is Hayden Lake Road, Cougar Gulch and Wolf Lodge. These are the thre…
McEUEN: Decision showed leadership
The decision has been made on the future of McEuen Park - the right one, I believe. Opponents have been adamant and determined, and their concerns were heard. Unfortunately, some have turned spiteful and even vicio…
A mother's request: Understanding/An open letter to the non-bereaved
Guest Opinion
HREI: It's all about education
Dan Lepow's resignation has given the Human Rights Education Institute an opportunity to examine its structure and its reason for being.
THANKS: Memorial Day pleasantries
Kudos to Doug Eastwood and crew for the beautiful condition of the two city cemeteries - Forest and Riverview. It was a pleasure to see the well-manicured grounds, flowers and the flags blowing in the breeze on Mem…
KIDS: Exercise brains this summer
School will soon be out. And students will have three months to waste, or use to better prepare them for life! Which will it be - a time for catching up if you are behind in essential knowledge and skills, or wasti…
HREI: Stewart on the money
Hooray to Tony Stewart's rebuttal to the HREI editorial. I hope the paper read it carefully.
FLAP: Apology graciously accepted
In her recent letter to the editor, Helen Mitchell wrote that John Kracht owes an apology to the Lake City Harmonizers. On the Friday following the cabaret I, along with other members of our chapter, went to Post F…