Letters to the Editor
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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 …
COUNTY PARK and REC PLAN: An urgent need
I am writing to express my concern about the lack of a comprehensive park and recreation master plan in Kootenai County, a critical issue highlighted by the recent rejection of the open space bond proposal on Nov. …
VETERANS DAY: Gratitude for coverage
Please let your crew at The Press know how wonderful your veterans section was in today’s paper.
SPANISH TRANSLATORS: Opportunity to embrace diversity, ensure inclusivity
The recent statements made by Mr. Norris regarding the impact of undocumented individuals on Kootenai County demand a nuanced discussion. Norris’s observations on the increased need for Spanish translators in law e…
VETERANS: Remember lack of support from Idaho congressmen
Never forget our military veterans who selflessly served our country.
RETRIBUTION: What will Trump do?
Coeur d’Alene people ask: Are we on Trump’s enemies list? For our human rights letters and for attending human rights events? For speaking at pro-choice rallies, volunteering at HREI, being a master mason? What doe…
REGAN: Not telling the truth
REGAN: Not telling the truth
OPPOSING VIEWS: Held by those created by same source
OPPOSING VIEWS: Held by those created by same source
VETERANS DAY: Should be every day
VETERANS DAY: Should be every day
WOODALL: Letter shows lack of awareness, knowledge
WOODALL: Letter shows lack of awareness, knowledge
ELECTION THANKS: To volunteers, community, family
ELECTION THANKS: To volunteers, community, family
OPEN SPACE BOND: $250K good starting point
I am a P&Z commissioner in Coeur d’Alene.
LEAF PICK UP: Leave some for the bugs and bees
Well soon begins the leaf pickup in Coeur d’Alene and I would ask that some of you leave a few piles in your yards. Overwintering butterflies and beneficial insects need leaf litter to survive.
DEMS: Creating a fascist state
Quote from Final Battle by David Horowitz: “Is America already an empty shell of its greater self, and are its days already numbered? Only a fool would say, with any certainty, no. Barbarian terrorist forces are al…
KUDOS: To Ron McIntire and all at Super 1 Foods
Super 1 on Kathleen is my favorite store. We’ve been frequent shoppers since 1997. I’m thankful there are no cards required, we check out with friendly checkers and baggers (no self-checkout), and we use regular co…
FULCHER: Not fiscally responsible
When Speaker of the House Mike Johnson presented a bill that would pay for Israeli support by cutting IRS funds, it appeared to be fiscally responsible. Except that it wasn’t.