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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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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, 3 months ago
PUBLIC SAFETY: Idaho does it right

PUBLIC SAFETY: Idaho does it right

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
THANKS, POLICE: For protecting our constitutional rights

I had heard there was going to be excitement in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Saturday.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
ABORTION: Tiny victims have no choice

It seems that some people, especially the mainstream media have a morbid curiosity about the physical damage to the bodies of the Uvalde, Texas, shooting victims but ignore the 1,700+ per day (630,000 per year in 2…

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
NIC PRESIDENT: Consider hiring local educator

In June, North Idaho College interviewed the top four candidates for president.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
CDA PD: Great job

I have been quick in the past to send in critical letters to the editor so I would be remiss if I failed to commend the City Police for doing an excellent job in regard to promptly arresting the 31 members of the P…

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
THANKS FOR DINNER: Keep the love going

I would like to thank the person ahead of me in line at Wendy’s in Post Falls on last Friday evening around 6 p.m. for buying my dinner!

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
INVOCATIONS: Time for change

Responding to Sarah Bailey’s letter to the editor of June 12, I am the individual whose letter was read at the start of the Coeur d’Alene City Council Meeting’s public comment period on June 7.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
PROPERTY VALUATIONS: Increase homeowner’s exemption

Like my neighbors, I was shocked at the recent property tax assessments issued by Kootenai County.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
CDA PD: Good guys, all around

A community service officer from the police department and two very kind gentlemen rescued me from a “dead” car Wednesday morning at the intersection of Dalton Avenue and Government Way.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
CLEVELAND: KCRCC should support

Jim Crapo, Republican, age 71, years in elective office, 38 years.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
YEARBOOK: Unacceptable outcome

This is outrageous! They should all be fired and the superintendent replaced.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
MASS SHOOTINGS: Fear is real

I am no longer a resident of Coeur d’Alene, and sentiments like those expressed by Douglas L. Weir are a big part of the reason why.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
POINT A FINGER: A few are pointing back at you

Strolling down our lovely street in Dalton Gardens last week I could not help but notice some new neighbors had hung a flag from their front porch that says F_ _ K BIDEN.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
YEARBOOK: Accountability required

I think the entire community needs to be outraged at this.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
CITIZEN CALLER: Changed course of June 11

It was good news to read about the quick response by law enforcement to a suspicious vehicle with 31 misguided individuals in it.