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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
STRAHORN: It was just fine before
An open letter to Hayden Lake City Council:
VOTERS: Thanks for support of UI
On behalf of the University of Idaho, I extend my thanks and gratitude to Idaho voters for their support in the passage of SJR101 - the Idaho tuition and fees amendment.
LEVIES: All pay, all benefit
I am writing in response to Greg Stevenson's letter of Nov. 7 and the many other letters to the editor that I have read through the years about passing levies and bonds for our schools. Many times I have read peopl…
DOG PARK: Try it, you'll like it
The Kootenai County Off Leash Dog Park, located on Atlas Road and Nez Perce Drive, opened on Labor Day 2010 and has already become a destination for many happy citizens and dogs. An off leash dog park ranked No. 3 …
SCHOOLS: Trim more, tax less
I could not believe my eyes when I saw the headlines in Wednesday's Press that the school district can't keep its pledge. What is wrong with those people? Didn't they understand Tuesday's election results? Do they …
SCHOOLS: Parents can pay a surcharge
This letter is in response to Wednesday's announcement that the Coeur d'Alene School District is trying to grab some more taxpayers dollars... AGAIN. They just had their hands out last year with promises that this …
GRANDSON: Gone, but not forgotten
I gave up writing letters to the editor some time ago but now, I feel it is time to start again.
CHICKENS: Squabble should be addressed
I am writing this in regard to the article in the Coeur d'Alene Press, on the front page of the Local Section entitled "Woman cries fowl over chicken rule" dated Tuesday, Oct. 19.
ELECTION: Heed midterm message
The elections hopefully sent a message not only to the Democrats, like Minnick and others, that when you say you will listen to the voice of the people you had better not lie.
COACH: Integrity to the very end
To Coach Carly Curtis: Our family wanted to publicly thank you for the honesty and integrity you communicated in your resignation. We have enjoyed watching you coach for the four years we have lived in the area and…
GOP: Party strong, unified
Well, the election is over. The people had asked for change but it appears that the change they got was not exactly what they had wanted. Many of those who strongly identified with President Obama were simply defea…
COMMENTS: Let them be heard
Seldom does the Coeur d'Alene Press run away from an issue. You have no problem printing letters that assail your stories, your editorials and some of your biases. Despite this The Press goes on and does a great jo…
MANDATE: Not what voters said
Now that we have awakened to the repercussions of voter anger, I am dropping this note of caution to the Republicans: Be careful about believing this vote to be a "mandate," as some are already spouting. It's not l…
CITYLINK: Great ride and it's free
This letter is concerning the lady who would not get off the CityLink bus at Riverstone. We have schedules for departures from casino and arrivals at Riverstone. Everyone must remember these buses are free rides an…
GOTHAM: Nothing creepy about it
A recent "My Turn" letter by Patricia Wolford talking about the Gotham Bay Estates seemed to be short on facts and a bit long on silliness.