Opinion
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OPINION: Idaho’s role in preserving the Electoral College
Tuesday, Dec. 17, marked a historic day at the Idaho State Capitol, as the state’s four electors cast their votes …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano
Candidates who reflect my values and those of our community are my preference. The best way to know what a candidate believes is to learn about them. Paula MARANO is a longtime resident of Kootenai County. I know P…
PRESS CARRIER: Thanks, Tammy
Compliments to our Coeur d’Alene Press carrier, Tammy.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano
If you are thinking of voting a straight party ticket consider this…
FIRE LEVY: Vote yes
A recent letter asks if a NO vote on the proposed override levy for Northern Lakes Fire District will drastically reduce the protection of one’s home.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote Havercroft, Durbin, Knudtsen
I just got the KCRCC postcard from my precinct committeeman. The first thing on it is a blue box asking me to vote for Lyons, McKenzie and Angiletta as NIC trustees. Then it says “Make NIC great again.”
VOTING: People of faith should cast their votes
You could decide! Research conducted by the “Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University said that 104 million people who fall under the category of people of faith, of which 41 million are Christians …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano
A vote for Paula is a vote to support the return of CIVILITY and BUILDING of COMMUNITY! Let’s look at the comparisons of Paula’s positions and those of her opponent, Elaine Price.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano
It is time our votes reflect our values. Candidates who do not represent the citizens and create division won’t get my vote. I am voting for candidates who TAKE ACTION to benefit the community. I am voting for Paul…
COUNCIL SEAT: Austin is the best choice
Based upon the Coeur d’Alene Press article today, it should be apparent who the most qualified replacement would be.
PROP 1: Voters should decide how Idahoans vote
ELECTED OFFICIALS IN CANYON COUNTY as well as various other counties in Idaho are not representing the will of the people.
IFF: Group is working to expand child hunger
I read something disturbing on the Idaho Freedom Foundation website. While researching child hunger, I clicked to this IFF article: “Stopping Yet Another Welfare Program Won’t Starve Children.” This statement is as…
DEMOCRATS: They don’t talk about how they would govern
I have questions for the local Democrats. How will our area look if Democrats “take back Idaho” as they claim they want to do? I do not hear Democrats say how they want to work with Republicans, why not?
SCHOOL LEVIES: Invest in children
After the last levy failure during first voting, it became clear how many transplants reside here now. Understand, voting no to these levies is, in the long run, failing our most innocent and vulnerable future lead…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Hearn
If you want an honest, hardworking and respected individual to represent you in the Idaho State Legislature then your vote needs to go to Tom Hearn for Senator in District 2. He has experience in serving on 2 schoo…
RATING AND VETTING: OK by me
Whenever I try a new restaurant, I usually check out Google. I don’t want to spoil the evening with a dud. Before seeing a movie, I consult Fandango or ask a friend if they thought it was good. And those stars on A…