Opinion
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HART: His foe didn't vote
This November in Kootenai County we have some hotly contested races on the ballot. There are two candidates running as write-ins. One of the write-in candidates is Mr. Howard Griffiths who is running for the legisl…
CURRIE: Listens to all perspectives
The Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors endorses Rick Currie as a "Write-In" candidate. Due to a three way primary race the vote split one third for each candidate. The incumbent - Rick Currie - had votes diverte…
MINNICK: Let's re-hire the best
The election of a public official is often rightly described as a job interview for employment as an elected official. Raul Labrador's recent ad in the North Idaho Business Journal suggests that because the current…
NELSON: Will make KC better
I have lived in Kootenai County for more than 40 years and this is the greatest place to live, work, play and yes, even take your dog to a new off-leash park. You can also take a hike on miles of developed trails a…
NILSON: All the right stuff
I am encouraging you to vote for Ron Nilson on Nov. 2. He will make an excellent trustee for North Idaho College. I like to use the analogy of peeling away layers of an onion to see what is inside. If you peel away…
CURRIE: Integrity is what you get
It's all about integrity. When people ask Rick Currie, "Why would you want to do a write-in campaign?" that is the answer they will receive.
HOWARD: Top choice for trustee
Contrary to the claim of some that North Idaho College lacks transparency and community involvement; the voters need to be reminded that NIC has always included community membership in its daily actions as well as …
MARANO: Civic roots run deep
When I look at Legislative candidates, I look for someone who has a history of being involved in our community. In the race for House Seat 4B, I see one person who has been involved in her community in a variety of…
HUNTING: Photos are appropriate
Concerning Hunting Images and Feelings.
NONINI: The choice IS clear
Bob Nonini's campaign motto, "The Choice is Clear" could not be any truer. If you watched the League of Women Voter's forum on Oct. 13 as I did it was evident.
CHADDERDON: A vote for families
A vote for state representative Marge Chadderdon is a vote for education, for job opportunities, and for responsible spending of taxpayer money so our young families have a future in Idaho.
ELECTION: Here we come
First you said we all cling to guns or religion, or hate people not like us.
SIMS: Capable and competent
I recently had the chance to sit down and talk with Kathy Sims about issues that are facing us here in Coeur d'Alene and all of Idaho. I found her to be smart, well-informed and more than ready to go to Boise to fi…
KEMP: A true independent
Politicians will tell you that we are all equal, but in truth there are some that are more equal than others. Politicians will do and say anything to protect their own, which are those with the money. They will do …
SANDERS: Fences make bad neighbors
Is this serious? Allowing homeowners to put fences on Sanders Beach will ruin one of our few expanses of beach here in beautiful Coeur d'Alene. The beach, even if it is private is a signature part of our town. Anyo…