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 …
PROP 1: It makes no sense
Proposition 1 boils down to this. Those supporting it won’t affiliate with the official Republican party because they disagree with its platform, values and vision.
PROP 1: It isn’t about open primaries
I have been searching desperately for a source of news and opinion in North Idaho that actually represents the generally conservative opinion of the good citizens of North Idaho.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Knudtsen
I am writing in support of Eve Knudtsen, who is currently running against Greg McKenzie, in her efforts to support North Idaho College from losing accreditation due to the MAGA efforts of the current Republicans wh…
TRUMP: Two choices for Republicans
Over the last few weeks, it has become clear that the rhetoric and the overt deception of the Trump campaign is accelerating as election day approaches.
EDITORIAL: Time to prove you support your first responders
Northern Lakes Fire District seeks affordable - and essential - funding support
ENDORSEMENT: Vote Havercroft, Durbin, Knudtsen
To preserve North Idaho College and protect its accreditation, please vote for Mary Havercroft, Rick Durbin and Eve Knudtsen as trustees.
ABORTION: Choose life instead
In a recent Opinion piece, Evan Koch, chairman of the Kootenai County Democratic Party, takes on the role of an apologist for the multi-billion dollar abortion industry. He states that abortion is a “life saving pr…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano
Having lived in Coeur d’Alene for over 50 years, I feel privileged to have known of the Marano’s for almost that long. Judge Marano was fair-minded and ruled with consideration of the best outcome for both the plai…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for school levy
Adeline Smith is your reason for supporting the Coeur d’Alene School budget vote Nov. 5. She, at 17 years, brings everything a voter could wish for a high school student. Her efforts co-founded Growing the STEM, a …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Knudtsen
As I am preparing to retire in the next few months, it has given me cause to reflect upon my career and the many people I’ve had the opportunity to work for and with over the past 45 years.
AQUIFER: Preserve this gift we call home
Water, H2O, what we are mostly made of and required to live. Let’s not do the hokey pokey with our aquifer and promote word salads with facts sprinkled in. Major wastes of drinking water: Silverwood, golf courses, …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for the Democratic ticket
Never in my lifetime have we had a clearer picture of our choices for November. On one side we have hope and progress. The other side has fear and regression. From the top down, federal to local, we are given the c…
EDITORIAL: Teamwork helps build Idaho election security
Working together, local, state and federal officials bolster voter confidence
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Knudtsen
Both my wife and I, as well as all three of our children, have attended North Idaho College. We know first hand the value and opportunity this gem provides our community!
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano
When was the last time a political candidate asked you what you wanted? I recently met Paula Marano, candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives district 4B. She not only listened but also presented an actiona…