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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
RESPONSE: Health obstacles, hope
Mr. Malloy’s Friday, July 23 op-ed is so true.
GROWTH: Dumpster frustration
The pictures in the paper of the overflowing dumpsters could have been taken of the dumpsters in our apartment complex on Fourth Street.
LAND USE: Complaints overblown
Numerous letters to the editor are, in my opinion, incorrect, possibly even untrue.
CHANGE: Get used to it
I get a bang out of these letters like Mr. John Howard’s of Pinehurst complaining about how things around here have changed for the worst since he moved here in 2001.
HOUSING: Define ‘affordable’
It was interesting to read Michael Moore’s opinion on “Responsible Growth.”
BIRCHERS: Check us out
I do appreciate it when we hear both sides of any issue.
THREAT: And patriotic duty
America would benefit from a history lesson and some patriotism.
RESPONSE: Racism will erode
In response to Mr. Cangelosi’s letter (about Nelly’s concert and racism in North Idaho), I couldn’t have said it better myself.
VACCINES: Reporting shows bias
Bill Buley, staff writer, featured his article on the front page “COVID-19 cases climbing.”
SUDOKU: Give us a break
I understood when you cut Monday’s paper out to give our carriers some down time.
COUNCIL: Get out and vote
Panabaker & DeLange & Saterfiel… If you don’t think voting is important for city council, think again! Matt Roetter was the only dissenting vote.
NEW TAX: Idahoans beware
In 2019, the Washington State Legislature quietly found a way to tax many working Idahoans.
TYRANNY: Don’t blame unvaxxed
Here we go again. Two front-page headlines back to back, warning us of the ever-present danger of contracting COVID.
SCHOOLS: Public education under fire
On the evening of Aug. 2, the school board for District No. 271 held its monthly meeting.
COVID-19: Get vaccinated
Panhandle Health just issued a call to action.