Opinion
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HISSONG: Top choice for coroner
I support JODY DELUCA HISSONG. She is the most qualified to replace Dr. West. She has been his assistant for 27 years.
NONINI: For state's rights
Rep. Bob Nonini has been a champion of our state's rights. He has for several years fought against the federal government and the EPA with their ridiculous plans in the Silver Valley. He supported the legislation t…
LABRADOR: No pal of sheriff's
On Monday while I was at the doctor's office, my wife received a call from a person claiming to be Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He said he was endorsing Paul Labrador - which was a lie. Labrador is an attorney who helps ill…
TIMBERLAKE: Job being done right
Commissioners Quillin, Fish and Rudebaugh made a difficult and hard choice last June on how your fire district was to be managed. In doing so, they made your district operationally and financially stronger.
MARANO: She finds solutions
It is my good fortune to have found a great candidate who is a real solution finder. Her name is Paula Marano. She has a caring heart that is attached to a common sense head. I like that combination.
LABRADOR: All signs point to him
Very seldom do I pay any attention to political signs as I consider them blight on the landscape. However, I saw one yesterday that had me yell out loud. "Support Obama: Vote Minnick" and blue sign declared.
HART: Reformer or just dishonest?
Matt Roetter is clearly a man of courage and integrity. The local Republican committee seems to have a problem with this concept.
MINNICK: Signs are misleading
Those large deep blue signs saying "Support Obama, Vote Minnick" seem to be targeting uninformed Republican voters because liberals know without a doubt, Minnick is not a hands down supporter of Obama. Shame on you…
HOWARD: Balance assured at NIC
I am writing in support of Ken Howard and his candidacy to become a Trustee of North Idaho College in the upcoming election.
CHAMBER: Kudos for China trip
I had the pleasure of traveling to China recently. The chamber offered us a well-planned trip of great value.
OLSON: Class of the classroom
Idaho voters will soon go to the polls. As far as I'm concerned, the most important vote we'll cast this year is for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
CALLS: Automated versions dangerous
I received a telephone call from candidate Tom Sullivan Wednesday night. it was controlled by a computer. I tried to hang up to disconnect. Nothing I did would give me control of my phone. If there had been an emer…
KETCHUM: Best for next steps
The development of NIC as a local education institute for our sons and daughters is important to me. As a local school board member of the past 21 years I would be remiss without sharing my thoughts about the candi…
NELSON: Get a clear picture
I have known Jai Nelson for 10 years and called her regarding some accusations in a recent letter to the editor, as the comments appeared deceptive. Jai confirmed the letter was a much distorted picture of her Prim…
Otter earns Idaho's trust
The past couple years haven't been a stroll through City Park for Idahoans.