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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
ENGLISH: Deserves your vote
The Coeur d’Alene Press once called about the chairman of my Kootenai County Central Committee being arrested as a pedophile. Then got a call from Dan English, (then) county clerk, calling a special meeting of offi…
ANIMALS: Show some compassion
On Oct. 9 there was a lady waiting for some tame ducks to cross the road by the Dashco store in Rathdrum. This lady, rather than being patient, decided to run over a duck and leave.
GROWTH: Ruining our town
Who are the idiots who brought all this big money into Coeur d’Alene? It has destroyed the cute little town. Look, you can’t even see the Spokane River.
TYPO: Only wish it was true
A grateful nation, not to mention Idahoans, applaud the news in Tuesday’s Press regarding what can only be called a landmark reversal of the EPA’s past history of government intrusion and profligate spending…and I …
RESTAURANT: Fan of Cracker Barrel
My daughter and I are ecstatic about Cracker Barrel restaurant coming to North Idaho. While traveling from California to Idaho, we stopped at a Cracker Barrel. It was the most delicious meal at a restaurant we ever…
STRANGER: Kindness is appreciated
I need to share a wonderful and uplifting experience that I recently had. I had made some purchases at Costco and had returned to my truck. A woman approached me and asked if I was a Vietnam veteran, to which I ans…
SPEAKER: Just keep your promises
Mr. Reno wrote a letter to The Press regarding Congressman Labrador. I tried to just skim over what he was saying because as soon as I saw name calling rather than rational discussion, I knew there would not be muc…
HORSES: Here's the final chapter
Horses: The last word…I can’t believe Ms. Muth is still bringing this up. I want to thank everyone in the 4-H/horse community for not putting any weight into what was written about Sparkles and Spurs and myself. An…
CLUB: Great for kids, community
A big shout out to the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club whose continuous support of the greenhouse and the gardens at Hayden Meadows have been unfailing. I want to thank the club once again for this support. Their donatio…
VOTE: Lundy in Dalton Gardens
Denise Lundy combines energy with action. In the past five years she has opened a successful business, led a thousand-member association and stayed involved in government interaction. Denise led the charge to creat…
POEM: Wife supports English
It’s the eve of elections
SHELTON: Integrity makes him best
I’m writing to urge the citizens of the Mica Kidd Island Fire District to vote for Chris Shelton for Sub District 2 Fire Commissioner on Nov. 3.
EVENT: Wrong place and time
I want to know who organized the Marathon Run Oct. 17 in Hayden, Next time, put it in YOUR neighborhood!
OBAMA: Dumped on Pope, Catholics
Now that the Pope has come and gone I feel impelled to make a comment regarding his treatment by Barack Obama. To “celebrate” his arrival Obama with, I’m sure, the help of his staff gathered a collection of all the…
IGNITE: Focus on renewal, please
During the last two board meetings, ignite cda received reports from local architecture firms regarding development options for two of its properties.