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 …
BELIEF: Learning and listening
I was raised to believe certain things — especially about LGBTQ+ people — that I now know were rooted in fear, misinformation, and control. For the first few decades of my life, I didn’t question it. I thought love…
NO KINGS: Voting does matter
Had quite an unusual experience — I attended the “No Kings” Coeur d’Alene rally Saturday. The “No Kings” participants stretched about four or five blocks with about three or four more rows scattered about, so hard …
RESPONSE: OBBBA is not a threat
William Scott Irving’s characterization of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) as a pathway to dictatorship is alarmist and misleading. The bill’s provision requiring a bond before enforcing contempt citations a…
TRUMP: Diplomacy is better
Tariffs can be good or bad, depending on what works for both sides. Why is Trump threatening 90 countries with tariffs, including our allies, friendly countries, and our neighboring countries all at once. Doesn’t i…
RESPONSE: What can a local representative do?
In his June 11 Letter to the Editor, Mr. Daniel Flores comments on a piece by Mary Souza. Mr. Flores writes the following, I’m assuming regarding the North Idaho Republican group:
KCRCC: Brent Regan’s world
Brent Regan asks, “Would you rather live in a society governed by the rule of law or one in which the emotions of the moment govern?”
RESPONSE: Cover-ups and women’s sports
Does our local paper side with Democrats bent on insurrection?
TRUMP: Respect and responsibility
The purpose of government, according to the Bible, is to keep evil in check and maintain some semblance of justice and care for the oppressed. Every governmental leader has been appointed, arranged or established b…
NO KINGS: People were definitely there
I was gaslighted today, June 14, 2025. It was so surreal yet familiar that I needed to share the story. I went to the Sandpoint “No Kings” rally this afternoon.
AIRSHOW: June 28 in Coeur d’Alene
As a longtime pilot in North Idaho, I was surprised It’s been over 20 years since North Idaho has hosted a full-scale airshow. Now, thanks to Kirk Lauer at Coeur d’ Alene Aviation, locals will be treated to a profe…
CHRISTIANS: Comments contain lies
Together in a Bible study with old friends, we meditated on a verse of Psalm 109: “..He stands at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul.”
WATER: Who is using it all?
To anyone that is onboard with raising water rates. Please explain in detail what impact fees are? Purpose of those? Where dispersed? Now all funds/fees with new building permits? Don’t forget hook up fees etc., th…
ONE SITE: Grateful for concern, support
We at One Site for Seniors are so grateful for the outpouring of concern and community support since the article about our temporary closing was published in the Coeur d’Alene Press on May 10.
BILL: Time to act now
None of us — Republicans, Democrats or Independents — want to live in a dictatorship. That’s what we’re facing, though, if the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passes.
RESPONSE: Why do we have to celebrate?
George: I understand the perspective you’re coming from.