WIDMYER: Will champion the arts

I have been involved with the arts my whole life. One of the things which attracted my husband Jack and I to Coeur d’Alene was the theatre and other avenues of artistic expression. Any community is a far more vibra…

WAGNER: Proven as commissioner

I am writing in support of Paul Wagner in his bid to be re-elected Fire Commissioner in Post Falls. Paul has been a long time friend and neighbor, and his integrity and care for the community have always been stron…

FILLIOS: Will help boost economy

I had an opportunity to watch the Coeur Forum. What impressed me about Chris Fillios is that he answered the questions and confronted the issues facing our City. Because of his education and work experience, includ…

EVANS: For a bright future

Over the past years, I’ve had the honor of working side by side with Amy Evans, supporting causes and planning events for Sorensen Elementary. In my opinion, Amy is a true leader. She has the vision, wisdom, and ab…

JACOBSON: His record is sterling

Ron Jacobson is an exceptional candidate for the responsibilities and the performance as a

WIDMYER: Deep roots in Cd'A

We’ve known

ELECTION: Just do your part

Local election voting is about to take place in Coeur d’Alene. After careful consideration and an analytical assessment of all the information made available on each candidate it appears likely that the four best p…

RUBIN: Friend of the taxpayer

For this election, it’s time to fish or cut bait. Barry Rubin has the intellect and desire to change the direction of Post Falls government.

MILLER: History of civic activism

Kiki Miller and I go way back to the Cd’A Chamber of Commerce days in the 1980s. She was then the young spark that made things happen for many community programs and projects. Her enduring enthusiasm, creativity, a…

MILLER: Heart is in community

I strongly support Kiki Miller for city councilwoman. Kiki has the best interests of Coeur d’Alene at heart. She is an energetic organizer who has devoted much of her life to improving life in Coeur d’Alene. She is…

Here's to traditional Halloween

Trunk or treat is fine. Harvest festivals at area churches offer safe and perhaps more efficient alternatives to going door-to-door the old-fashioned way.

BIKING: Etiquette lacking in Cd'A

PRAYER: Calling all area moms

For three years I have been so blessed to be part of Moms in Prayer International. We are moms, grandmas, aunts — women desiring to pray for our children, teachers, staff and schools. We are so thankful to Coeur d’…

TRUTH: PAC ploy 'disgusting'

The deception and deceit by the Truth North Idaho PAC is disgusting. If a person has the guts to take a political stand, then he puts his name on it, right there for everyone to see — just like the signers of the D…

WIDMYER: For a unified city

Coeur d’Alene is a beautiful city to live in, and as a 70-year-old native, I feel compelled to state my thoughts and visions of our city’s future.