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PHILLIPS: Dan really is the man
This is a letter of appreciation to the Coeur d’Alene Press. I was lucky enough to have two opportunities to work for this great organization and now feel I should let you know how appreciative I am. I worked in th…
VOTE: For Idaho to move forward
Earlier this year it became known that Idaho ranks 49th in per capita income, 48th in education state funding, and 49th in the highest percentage of minimum wage jobs. So what has Gov. Otter accomplished in his eig…
OTTER: Wrong for working man
Before we go to the polls Nov. 4 maybe we should ask ourselves if Butch Otter has the best interests of the working man, the low income people in Idaho or the social security recipients when he actually makes refer…
GRAVE: Don't sell cemetery
In Thursday’s Press, the article about the cemetery rate increases: I do think that the city should not lose any money on the grave sites, but as Mr. Wolfe wants it to be for a profit, I would ask, a profit for who…
STRANSKY: She stands for plenty
The campaign talk is about to come to an end. A new legislative session will be starting up before we know it and I firmly believe that Cheryl Stransky can best represent our district (I live south on the eastside)…
Press opinion: Looks like a plane crash from here
Kootenai County commissioners decided to "go a different direction" with management of the airport, and they certainly did.
COUNTY: 2 fine commissioners
Kootenai County has a choice for Board of County Commissioner positions on Tuesday, Nov. 4. This choice is far more important for those of us who live in Kootenai County than most people realize because the BOCC ma…
SOUZA: Informed and ready to work
We are here to support Mary Souza for our next Idaho 4th District State Senator to represent all of the citizens of Kootenai County in the Nov. 4 election. Mary is and will be “one of a kind” as a state senator who…
EBERLEIN: Best for commissioner
I am supporting Marc Eberlein for commissioner and I hope you do too. I have known Marc for many years; he is a smart, kind, considerate man. He leads his life with dignity and fairness. He is a successful business…
BARBIERI: Wrong on land issues
Why does Vito Barbieri want Idaho to take over its Federal forests and rivers? Because, as he says, “Idaho is unable to tap its abundant natural resources.” Do you really want your favorite hunting ground, your spe…
SHRINER: His line is always open
Jerry Shriner is the candidate most qualified to serve as Kootenai County Commissioner, District 2.
SHRINER: Exactly what we need
I write in support of Jerry Shriner’s campaign for Kootenai County commissioner.
STRANSKY: Has local support
We have an amazing opportunity to elect a well qualified, accomplished professional and long-term resident of Dalton Gardens to represent us as state representative, District 2A. Possessing a master’s degree in cou…
VOTE: Heed founders' wisdom
It appears our country eventually may fall into socialist control, the way it’s headed. People complain about over government control, but few get off their duffs and vote yet complain about all the excessive overr…
VOTE: Nesse and Stransky
We need significant changes if Idaho is going to improve economically and educationally.