ELECTION: Honor non-partisan status

I applaud Judge Hosack's decision reaffirming Mike Kennedy's election victory for Coeur d'Alene City Council last November. People should be clear however that this lawsuit by Mr. Brannon and his shadowy financial …

LABRADOR: Record speaks for itself, alas

Will the election of Raul Labrador to Congress in Idaho's First District race be a rubber stamp for Obama's plans to amnesty millions of illegal aliens? Will Labrador represent illegal aliens, as he does in his imm…

JOBS: Let's rebuild the nation

I was just thinking about what might help put our country back into a working, prosperous mode again. Looking back over a 40-year career in the engineering field and having had the opportunity to work on some very …

PAPPAS: He's just too insulting

Who is Jimmy Pappas? Is he on your editorial board to provoke comment, or what? His latest diatribe on Oct. 1 was over the top! If not he must be an Obama Kool-Aid drinker who feels remorse for backing his election…

LABRADOR: Don't buy Minnick's spin

Democrat Congressman Walt Minnick's campaign never ceases to amaze me. With millions of dollars to spend, his first two television spots attack Raul Labrador on immigration. Where were his positive ads extolling hi…

EDUCATION: It's issue Number 1

It seems we have been hoodwinked again or still! As I listen to politicians and political candidates and read some of the letters to the editor, it occurs to me it is no accident the United States Education system …

Winning the water war

This might be "the issue of the decade" for North Idaho.

ENGLISH: Always responsive

I support Dan English for County Clerk. As a former fellow school board member for the Coeur d'Alene School District, I found Dan to be thorough and fair in his study of the issues and thoughtful in his deliberatio…

HISSONG: Her experience rules

There is but one right choice for the next Kootenai County Coroner - Jody DeLuca Hissong. For more than 26 years, Jody has been the current Coroner's deputy, 24/7/365, and has gained tremendous experience respondin…

KETCHUM: Good for NIC, citizens

President Obama recently underscored community colleges as critical to our future economic success. It seems that all facets of our society are at a crossroads during this time of extreme challenge. Our local commu…

WILKEY: Has lots of support

Debbie Wilkey is a registered nurse, forensic anthropologist and former police officer. She has the support of police, teachers and the medical community. Dr. Robert West, Kootenai County's longest serving coroner,…

ALLRED: Respected consensus builder

I became acquainted with Keith Allred when in 2004 I joined Common Interest, the citizen advocacy group he created and led. I observed Keith engage in authentic, respectful dialogue with both Democrat and Republica…

MARANO: She's inspired to serve

I believe Paula Marano is the best choice and voice to represent District 4, Seat B.

Who do you support for Kootenai County commissioner?

CURRIE: Thanks but no thanks

Mr. Currie, thank you for finally letting the voters of Kootenai County know who you really are. We now realize that you are just another defeated politician that has gotten so used to being an elected official tha…