CURRIE: He exemplifies service

Rick Currie has been a friend of mine since our early days as members of the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce). Over the years my husband and I worked with Rick and other Jaycees on a number of community service…

NELSON: Discover her for yourself

Jai Nelson has been criticized for not attending some public meetings for commissioner candidates. You should know that she is a single working Mom who travels an hour or more to her job as a cardiac nurse at the S…

LARSEN: Stands up for education

This is to recommend David Larsen for Idaho Legislator District 5 Seat A in the November election. I have known David for many years. I have personally seen him attending many meetings for many hours working for a …

TRUSTEE: Nilson, Ketchum leaders

With election day just around the corner, we as voters have a special opportunity to make a badly needed change at NIC. There are two trustee seats up for filling. There are two candidates that stand out as "the ri…

Ace: A hole in 1(03)

The past few years have erased several of our region's staunchest community contributors.

What's going to happen today?

DEMOCRATS: State needs them now

On Oct. 19 Kootenai County citizens had an opportunity to hear candidates present their positions. Boise incumbent after Boise incumbent stated the "Jobs were the No. 1 priority."

SIMS: Idaho is her business

I seldom write letters to the editor but chose this forum to urge voters to give thoughtful consideration to electing Kathy Sims as our state representative for District 4B on November 2. Kathy Sims, a successful b…

TRUSTEE: Nilson, Ketchum qualified

Each of the NIC trustee candidates has special qualifications but in my judgment, Robert Ketchum and Ron Nilson stand out as most appropriate for the current challenges at NIC.

WILKEY: Most qualified coroner

If you want the best most qualified and educated person for this delicate job, please vote for Deb Wilkey, RN for County Coroner. Deb has worked the past six years as a Kootenai Co. Deputy Coroner under the directi…

HISSONG: Vote for experience

Thankfully most of us will never require the services of the Coroner. However for those who do have loved ones who die tragically or under questionable circumstances, the coroner's office plays a key role with law …

OLSON: Educators show their support

The single most important factor in the quality of education our Idaho students receive is the teacher in the classroom. Stan Olson is keenly aware of the critical role educators play. His unique combination of edu…

MARANO: She gets collaboration

I keep hearing that government should be run like a business. I disagree. Government does not have a profit and loss margin. Government is mandated to provide certain services without fail. It seems to me that Gove…

LUNA: Model is real-world

The recent KTVB debate between present Idaho Superintendent of Schools Tom Luna and his opponent Stan Olson revealed clear differences in the candidates. Olson appeared a classic elitist academic, while Tom Luna re…

LABRADOR: Time for a change

Because of the present Pelosi/Reid/Obama agenda Democrats are abandoning their party in large numbers. As I talk to Idahoans I see many who no longer support a party, but are determined to vote for the best candida…