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 …
COEUR TERRE: Residents need your help
This is in response to Coeur Terre annexation, which I am opposed to as it’s written.
KOOTENAI COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET: Keep it in Cd’A
I sincerely hope the Farmers’ Market of Coeur d’Alene has found another home in our city.
LEVY LOSS: ‘Hold our heads high’
As I’ve spoken with my friends, neighbors, family and colleagues, we’re all feeling the same collective loss.
CDA SCHOOLS: Is enrollment declining?
When District 271 schools ask for additional funding it can be dissatisfying and satisfying.
REGAN: Wrong again
On March 10, Brent Regan wrote, “It is as if the college was on fire and instead of offering assistance or a pail of water, people were standing around yelling at the firemen that they are incompetent and should re…
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS: To overcome violence, division
Why hasn’t humanity changed from the vicious tribalism described in the Bible? What will change those like Hitler, Putin, Mussolini, Stalin, and the white supremacists who proudly display “We do not compromise?”
NIC: Encourage legislators to pass bill
A few days ago I felt like there was a beam of sunlight cutting through the dark cloud that has been hanging over our beloved community college for far too long. Rep. Lori McCann R-Lewiston and a member of the Idah…
REGAN: It’s not the community’s fault
In his whining column on March 10, the leader of the KCRCC and all things going wrong with public education in Kootenai County, Brent Regan, has resorted to victim-shaming the entire county for NIC’s looming loss o…
REGAN: Not fiscally responsible
Brent Regan, you are a false conservative hellbent on MAGA Wokism. You approved and supported the election of the Three Stooges and the selection of their attorney.
ARMED PARADES: Supporters of bill using ‘paranoid thinking’
The Idaho Senate Republican supermajority just passed a bill to repeal section 46-802 of Idaho state law that prohibits parading with firearms in any Idaho cities and towns.
SEXUALLY EXPLICIT BOOKS: Shouldn’t be in schools, children’s library section
There are many books containing sexually explicit stuff offered in our library system in Kootenai County. I listened to the people read those books to library board members. I’m an older man, a veteran. I’m shocked…
GOP PRECINCT LETTERS: ‘Take me off your list’
I received a form letter today from my KCRCC precinct person, as I’m sure many of you did.
PRESS: Stands for our community
Steve Shamion’s March 8 LTE asked why The Press seems one sided. Perhaps you are unaware The Press has been our newspaper for more than 100 years.
NIC: Alternative solution
For 32 years, I was employed in administrative positions at Washington State University, The University of Illinois, The Evergreen State College and The University of Denver. My last 23 years at Evergreen and Denve…
PRESS: Bias in headline
If there was ever any doubt about bias in Coeur d’Alene Press reporting, check this headline from Wednesday’s page A3: “Tucker Carlson amplifies Jan. 6 lies with GOP-provided video.”