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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
JUDGE: Mom's verdict unflattering
Honorable Watson, NO honor in your decision! Judge Watson was the presiding judge over our son’s divorce. Divorce is never easy. However, they have no real property or children and both were amicable on what they w…
PUBLIC ART: Higher priorities
Mr. Mayor, before we build “public art” in Hayden, I wish we build sidewalks.
IDAHO: God loves us more
This is my last letter for 2014, I want to explain why I love Idaho so much.
KHS: Dogs getting walked plenty
Dear Jan DeSantis,
BASEBALL: Field of dreams gone
I have been seeing the sign of the proposed Field of Dreams on 15th Street at Cherry Hill Park for some time now.
U.S.: A nation divided
OK America. Are you ready for this one?
MILLIE: Don't give a darn
According to Brian Walker’s interview with Millie Hayes, her letter just expressed her desire to bring change to the area. Really?
TRAINS: Crude oil comment
Crude oil was never mentioned by me in my comments to the Press regarding rail service into Coeur d’Alene. And in no way would I ever suggest that crude become part of the business mix for Coeur d’Alene or Post Fal…
TRAINS: No room for humans
So let me get this straight…
JUVENILES: Kids need help in hall
They keep saying we need a new jail. All that would do is increase costs and taxes to law-abiding citizens. What we need to do is reduce bonds and start issuing tickets for smaller offenses with court dates.
MILLIE: Garbage, words both free
I know Brian was busy spinning Millie as a nice little old lady, but I would not characterize her letters as nice. She does however, have every right to complain away and be as not nice as is allowed to be printed.…
WOLVES: Enjoy at your own risk
I had to respond to Kevin Brown’s My Turn piece on Friday, Dec. 19, “Breaking down wolf myths.”
MILLIE: Shovel does its work
Ahhh, the amusing Millie saga continues! Thank you Brian Walker and the Cd’A Press for allowing this bitter ex-Californian to dig her hole ever deeper.
LIGHTS: Feeling blue in Post Falls
Blue lights? What’s up with the blue lights on top of the new street lights on Spokane Street between I-90 and the Spokane River?
EAGLES: Problem at Beauty Bay
Many photographers from Washington and Idaho have enjoyed taking photos of the eagles’ winter time feeding activity at the bay. But the enjoyment, safety and availability of that hobby “may” change.