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LABRADOR: He's vital to our nation
I'm urgently exhorting my fellow Idahoans to vote true conservative, Raul Labrador, to the U.S. House of Representatives. Never before in our country's history has our freedom been under such great siege! Our very …
HISSONG: She has experience
On Nov. 2 Jodi DeLuca Hissong is running for Kootenai County Coroner and we as citizens of the county have the opportunity to elevate a hard-working, professional and long-serving Deputy Coroner to a position she i…
OTTER: In tune with N. Idaho
Where is Keith Allred? The last time I checked, the position of Governor is a statewide office. Here it is mid-October, and Keith Allred, the lobbyist from Boise, has visited the Coeur d'Alene area two, maybe three…
SIMS: Research indicates winner
Regarding District 4-B, State Representative candidates Kathy Sims and Paula Marano, rather than rely on hearsay, I decided to visit their websites to read what they say about themselves, relevant experience and ac…
NILSON: Will serve NIC well
First I would like to remind everyone to Vote on Nov. 2. Additionally, I would like to inform the voters how important the local race of NIC Board of Trustees affects all us more than we might realize.
WOOD: Best for NIC, community
Governing North Idaho College requires a board of trustees that understands the entire mission of the college and the diverse needs of their community. North Idaho College is committed to student success, teaching …
MARANO: Will help our schools
I write to express my unqualified support for Paula Marano to fill the important position of retiring Rep. George Sayler, District 4, Seat B in the Idaho legislature. Paula has the experience as a wife, mother and …
TESH: House became home
On behalf of the clients, Board of Directors, and staff of TESH, I want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your participation in the "House to Home Community" project presented by FOX 28. The Coeur d'Alene P…
NELSON: She won't face voters
I have watched with great interest the unpeeling of the Jai Nelson onion, and wondered when she would respond face-to-face with the public's concerns and questions, especially those of us living in a rural communit…
COLA: Shame on the nation
An open letter to Our Representatives: So, no COLA adjustment for Social Security recipients again. What are you people thinking? When I wrote to you of my concerns last year about this same issue you told me that …
CHINA: Stories did hit home
Oh, come on now, Patricia Muehlman, lighten up about the China reporting. For many people this is as close to going to China that they will ever experience, and I for one enjoy a few minutes in the day to transport…
DAYLIGHT: Poll would enlighten
I have talked to quite a few people about Daylight Savings Time and all agree. Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry would like it to remain the way it is now and not change. In North Idaho I live alone and it gets so early …
FILM: It has a bright future
It is interesting to note that the United States Department of Labor is projected that wage and salary employment in the motion picture and video industries will grow 14 percent between 2008 and 2018, compared with…
MINNICK: The Idaho chameleon
The fall season is upon us and the trees are not the only things changing colors. Idaho's First District Representative, Walt Minnick, is showing us that depending upon his constituents, his colors change as well.
WOLVES: Otter has right idea
I applaud Gov. Otter's decision to not waste state resources on state wolf management that doesn't provide for population control. Without the public hunt option, which the wolf advocacy will never allow, what choi…