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Opinion

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Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago

OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?

Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
VOTERS: Don’t get gouged

Would you vote for someone who is wealthy because they hid price gouging fees in the 17 pages of fine print few people read before buying products from his company? Because you can if you want to, right here in Koo…

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
ONE PARTY: A flawed formula

Somebody needs to state the obvious no matter how unpopular that statement might be.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
ELECTION: Decrying dirty politics

Without a doubt, this has been one of the nastiest election cycles I have ever seen in Kootenai County since I have lived here; and that has been almost 20 years!

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
CHRISTENSEN: A judge’s judge

Judge Rich Christensen is running for re-election in the upcoming May 17 primary election (the election of judges in Idaho occurs in the primary election).

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
ASSESSOR: A telling example

Quote from Mr. Malloy’s letter to the editor states “property taxes are subsidizing vehicle licensing because the state hasn’t updated licensing fees.”

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
AMADOR: Antidote to political poison

I will be voting to re-elect Paul Amador on May 17 because he is the type of conservative we need in the Idaho Legislature.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
AMADOR: Right medical mindset

As someone who has worked in health care from many years, I believe we need elected officials that will bring experience and solutions to ensure health care remains accessible and affordable.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
HASZ: Big yes; Hart no

Probably like most people, I don’t pay as much attention to local elections as I should.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
AMADOR: Don’t believe fake newspaper

We recently received what appeared to be a “newspaper” in our mailbox titled “The People’s Pen.”

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
AMADOR: He’s what we need

I know that Paul Amador will fight for our future, create sustainable jobs, and is invested in building a strong economy in North Idaho.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
LITTLE: Leads with wisdom

Governor Little has served our state with wisdom, dignity and honor, displaying his obvious love for the people of Idaho.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
ELECTION: Support this slate

We proudly endorse and support the following candidates to represent our community — incumbent Senator Peter Riggs — State Senate District 5, Tara Malek — State Senate District 4, incumbent Representative Jim Addis…

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
Op-Ed: Bedke, Giddings have eyes on bigger things

The primary election race for lieutenant governor amounts to more than who Idaho Republicans want in the No. 2 position of state government, although that is a…

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
PRESS ENDORSEMENTS: Keep one good thing going, fix another

Vote for Fillios and Scott in May 17 GOP primary.

Updated 4 years, 5 months ago
FILLIOS: Far above reproach

As an elected official, I tend to shy away from endorsing candidates.