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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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago

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 …

Updated 4 years ago
AFGHAN INTERPRETERS: They deserve residency

I would like to bring attention to the Afghan Safe Adjustment Act which will be debated in Congress very soon.

Updated 4 years ago
HOSPITALITY WORKERS: An answer

This letter is a response to the letter “HOSPITALITY WORKERS: A question” published on Sept. 14. I am responding from the perspective of an actual Coeur d’Alene hospitality worker.

Updated 4 years ago
HOSPITALITY WORKERS: More info

Most of the more than 7,500 hospitality workers in the Coeur d’Alene area don’t work for a large, wealthy company like you mention.

Updated 4 years ago
NIC: Elect Broschet, Corkill and Zimmerman

From 1986 to 1992, I served as a trustee and board chair for the North Idaho College Board of Trustees. I know how essential a competent, well-functioning board is to the health of the college.

Updated 4 years ago
ABORTION LAWS: Driving women to the polls

Legislators are learning that most women in this country oppose the extremist anti-abortion laws that have been pushed through and are registering to vote in droves.

Updated 4 years ago
HOSPITALITY WORKERS: A question

Why do Coeur d’Alene hospitality workers need an organization that specifically “helps them meet their immediate needs that connect them with resources to make them feel valued,” when they work for one of the large…

Updated 4 years ago
ELECTIONEERING VERDICT: Process worked

Ms. Sabato needs a lesson in American History.

Updated 4 years ago
TRAFFIC: More work needed

Early Friday evening I was shocked to discover that the second left turn lane from southbound U.S. 95 on to eastbound Kathleen is now open.

Updated 4 years ago
CALL OF DUTY: Deputies went above and beyond

I would sincerely like to thank the two sheriff deputies in cruiser No. 82 who helped our friends on Tuesday night.

Updated 4 years ago
ELECTIONEERING VERDICT: Rules were broken

I was naive enough to believe that Laura Van Voorhees would be convicted of flagrant violation of Idaho election law.

Updated 4 years ago
VAN VOORHEES VERDICT: Appalling

I’m both saddened and appalled at the “verdict” rendered this week in the election fraud charge of Laura Van Voorhees.

Updated 4 years ago
WALLET: Who sleeps better at night?

To the person who “found/stole” my wallet from Fred Meyer’s self-checkout on Sept. 6…

Updated 4 years ago
AMERICA: Needs to get back on track

America organized a lot of service projects this year around 9/11.

Updated 4 years ago
Biden’s ACTUAL Address: Calling it like it is

Ralph Ginorio of Coeur d’Alene denounced President Biden’s speech in his letter last Friday, putting words in his mouth and framing him as a “divisive dictator.”

Updated 4 years ago
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE: Kids need homes

Our phones are ringing more frequently than they have in the last two years; families are losing their homes and rentals, and it’s happening rapidly.