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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
ILLEGALS: Send them home
The Clear Facts and law enforcement at all levels, who took an oath to uphold and enforce The Constitution of the United States, no matter what.
TAPPER: Lost all respect
TAPPER: Lost all respect
GAME: Time to reduce predator numbers
GAME: Time to reduce predator numbers
OVERPOPULATION: The last memorial
OVERPOPULATION: The last memorial
VOTING: Apathy has become detrimental
VOTING: Apathy has become detrimental
MEDICAID: Who are our representatives working for?
Both Senators Crapo and Risch voted to gut Medicaid which is how many children get health insurance, gut SNAP, gut food stamps, gut WIC, but still voted to allow those making over $500 million a year to get a tax c…
SILENCERS: Is this really us?
On May 22, 2025, John Commerford, executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, gave the following release.
ONE MORE STEP: Authoritarianism comes closer
One more step toward authoritarianism. Did you see what was flown off the Agricultural Building in Washington, D.C.? Photos of Trump and Lincoln for the 163rd birthday of the department. This is what dictators do s…
TRAFFIC LIGHT: What’s going on?
There has been much discussion among residents about the lights that were added on Prairie and 53 as traffic was routed to that intersection from Pleasant View and 53.
ELECTION: Vote for more than the letter
For anyone not paying attention, or worse, getting their news from CNN, MSNBC, etc., the Sunday Coeur d’Alene Press “Opinion” is an easy-to-understand simplification of why Donald Trump is President, and the Democr…
VETERANS PRESS: What is the share of veterans by gender?
More than one in 10 living veterans are women. Women veterans have steadily increased over the past decade…In 2010, 7.2% of veterans were women, compared to 10.9%om 2023. (The Census Bureau does not provide data on…
VETERANS PRESS: Hey, veterans did you know?
The VA does NOT pay for veterans’ funerals or cremations!
TUBBS HILL: Fire season is almost here
The busy season on Tubbs Hill is almost here. Friends of Tubbs Hill would like to remind everyone that we are also coming into fire season.
GIVENS: Our deepest sympathy
It was with profound sadness that we learned of the passing of Jeanne Givens, a dear friend and former member of the KCTFHR Board. She leaves behind a legacy of tremendous accomplishments.
TRASH: Dump it somewhere else
To the vehicles that decide to put on their emergency lights, move to the side of the busy street, and throw unwanted items onto our property, thanks!