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ELECTION: Vote for more freedom
The Idaho Freedom Foundation Index is a non-partisan analysis and rating of bills voted on by the Idaho Legislature. Each legislator is rated on each vote. Positive numbers indicate a pro-free market and freedom-or…
NONINI: Proven to be effective
My husband and I had a disagreement with our insurance agent and were faced with a crisis. We filed a complaint with the Idaho Department of Insurance in Boise. Knowing that we were located in Coeur d’Alene, the ag…
GOEDDE: Focus is on constituents
I support John Goedde for re-election to the Idaho State Senate. Over the past 12 years as a community leader in Coeur d’Alene, I have worked closely with John on many Kootenai County issues.
NONINI: He lost this man's vote
My first, and fortunately, only time I heard Mr. Nonini speak was during a meeting with a group of teachers. He was promoting Mr. Luna’s ideas about crushing teachers’ associations. I was blown away by Nonini’s rud…
MORSE: Educated and successful
Ed is a successful small businessman and a long time county resident. He knows our county. Ed has great qualifications and education with a MBA and JD degrees. He is an advocate for property and water rights. Ed br…
MATHESON: Giving back to community
I have known Steve Matheson since he and his family moved to the area five years ago. I saw him jump directly into improving our community as both an Ironman and CHS Booster Club volunteer. It is great to see that …
WHALEN: Fearless in civic service
Pat Whalen is the only choice for sound leadership in the Idaho Senate to serve District 3.
THOMAS: Top pick for treasurer
It’s been said that politics are not for the faint of heart. Reading the back and forth between some of the current candidates and having been involved in past elections, I can attest that putting your name on the …
GOP: Party isn't supporting Whalen
All of the Republican candidates running for Idaho State House and Senate positions were sent a copy of the party platform. They were asked to complete this disclosure form and return it to the State Party by a dat…
KEENE: Prepared to be coroner
Dr. Warren Keene has been an ER physician at our community hospital for the past 12 years and helped care for many of my patients. During that time, Dr. Keene has demonstrated the ability to make critical decisions…
SMOKING: Veggies, fruit help kick habit
Panhandle Health District thanks Pilgrim’s Market for its generous donation of five fruit baskets to the women who quit smoking, or reduced smoking, as a result of PHD’s recent tobacco cessation course at the Union…
CURRIE: A proven leader
I am writing this letter in support of Rick Currie for House Seat 4B in the Idaho legislature.
PLANTER: Thief ruins mom's day
To the thief or thieves that stole my white geranium in a terra cotta colored round planter right off my steps on Mother’s Day in the dark of night: I hope whomever it was for, be it your wife, mother, girl friend …
Do your part, people
Today is the last day you can request an absentee ballot, Kootenai County voters. And Friday is the last day you can vote early by going into the Elections Office at 1808 N. Third St. in Coeur d'Alene's midtown.
ELECTION: No room for Independents
I am a 72-year-old lady who has voted in every election since I legally became able to. I have never missed voting in any election, state or federal.