Opinion
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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
Questions remain about Parental Choice Tax Relief
MATTARE: Re-elect for county commissioner
Mr. Mattare approaches the job the right way: he digs into the details, asks tough questions, and makes decisions based on facts and what’s best for the county.
KCRCC: Republicans with real Kootenai history
I found that the KCRCC that has proven to be the true conservative leader for decades and is the party that most aligns with my conservative views.
LAKELAND: Vote Heasty for school board
Ryan will help return the Lakeland School Board back to an esteemed entity.
HENSLEY: Vote for her as county commissioner
I believe that there is a distinct advantage when someone who doesn’t NEED the job simply does the job for the right reasons, and that is what voters will have with Julie Hensley.
11 years later, Sgt. Greg Moore is still with us
Moore was a 14‑year veteran of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and 43 years old when he did. He became the first Coeur d’Alene police officer killed in the line of duty.
HENSLEY: Outstanding candidate for commissioner
Julie’s business knowledge, family skills, care of her community members, and integrity of character makes her the most qualified candidate for Kootenai County Commissioner.
MATTARE: Another endorsement for commissioner
Bruce absolutely cares about our community and being fiscally responsible to his constituents.
COVERAGE: Assassin “cover up” disputed
VOTE NO: On medical marijuana initiative
Do we really want our tax dollars paying for rehab programs, more prisons and more law enforcement?
LONG EAR: Can a Cd’A icon be saved?
In my dreams some kind soul who owns a perfect space will step forward and save our iconic Long Ear.
VETERANS: Remember the unsung heroes
LEGISLATORS: Lack of reply disappoints
Rathdrum and the broader Kootenai County community deserve representatives who engage with the public, not ones who disappear when constituents reach out.
ADAMS: Professionally and personally qualified
Randy Adams leads with honesty and integrity.
LEGISLATORS: Should defend public schools
Not one person on the town hall stage spoke up in defense of our teachers and schools.