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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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

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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 …

Updated 1 year ago
HOUSING: Need more affordable homes

Idaho Senator Crapo met with a group on affordable housing in Boise. Sen. Crapo stated “Access to affordable housing is one of the most pervasive issues affecting employees and employers across Idaho. He also said …

Updated 1 year ago
NOISE: Need to teach offenders a lesson

We want to second Ed Hatter’s letter regarding noise in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Last Friday evening, we decided to dine at a Sherman Avenue restaurant with its inviting outdoor patio but the noise from “souped up” …

Updated 1 year ago
RIVER: Boaters making waves

Just want to thank you for another summer of wake boaters tearing up the river — and everyone’s’ property. Even though it has been an unusually quiet river this year, those arrogant boaters still manage to create a…

Updated 1 year ago
NOISE: Give me a break

Condo owners: We bought a condominium in a busy downtown area to enjoy the peace and quiet, but cars are driving on roads.

Updated 1 year ago
LAND: What we’re losing

People talk about progress like it’s a promise, not a trade. But we are giving up something irreplaceable. The rich, loamy fields that shaped this region aren’t just background scenery. They are the root of a way o…

Updated 1 year ago
RIVER: Calling for a public hearing

The Estates at Waterstone, #L95S6181 — Located east of Greensferry near Ponderosa.

Updated 1 year ago
NOISE: Downtown Cd’A is too loud

I had previously written about this problem in a letter titled “Coeur No More.” Having recently gone downtown for a pleasurable walk and gawk, we ended with dinner at a sidewalk table. Car after car — whole strings…

Updated 1 year ago
TRUMP: Attack leaders of D.C.

Response to Richard Lupien’s letter “Trump is not a dictator.”

Updated 1 year ago
SORRY: For stealing grocery cart

To the one I offended. I hope this is a sufficient apology.

Updated 1 year ago
BOATERS: Follow the law, be considerate

There is confusion among 911 responders and some law enforcement folks regarding the use of the lake, among boaters, jet skiers and other motor driven vehicles as to whether these vehicles can access the beach, ins…

Updated 1 year ago
GOOGLE: Cataldo Mission and Native American children

This is in response to an Aug. 13 Letter titled HISTORY: A fascinating read. The author states “Real history is one of my main interest.”

Updated 1 year ago
RIVER: Listen to concerns of residents

I’ve been following the group, Concerned Citizens regarding proposals that will affect the Spokane River with regard to boats and docks. My main concern is safety, but also how all the additional boat traffic would…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
Community Thanks

See who's thankful!

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
THOUGHTS: Things to ponder

If the starvation of Gaza is so important to Christianity, why doesn’t the church pay the taxes that enable this genocide? It must be that get mine first approach called the “Prosperity Doctrine.” At least these bl…

Updated 1 year, 1 month ago
HISTORY: A fascinating read

Your July 31 Coeur d’Alene Press article on the Immaculate Conception Church in Post Falls on their annual three-day Cataldo pilgrimage, a spiritual tradition of walking, prayer, confession and song was so interest…