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AMADOR: Respect for all
In my line of work I have the opportunity to interact and work with people across this community and they bring with them all manners of political leanings and opinions. While the presidential election has certainl…
LABRADOR: Keep federal lands
I am on the mailing list for Congressman Labrador’s emails.
BANDUCCI: Represents entire county
This letter is to let you know that you do have a choice this upcoming election day when it comes to the NIC Board of Trustees. Mr. Todd Banducci and is being challenged by Mr. Greg Gfeller Even though this seat is…
TRUMP: Words and hypocrites
Having spent many years in the Navy, I can tell you that our so-called congressmen and senators are nothing but a bunch of hypocrites. If any of them had served in the armed forces, I am sure that they at one time …
VOTE: But not for party
I’ve never had a “trump” card, nor would I bet a penny on this one. A recent mailing with smiling faces of five candidates, Mike Crapo, Raul Labrador, Bob Nonini, Ron Mendive, and Don Cheatham, asks Idahoans to vot…
TRUMP: For many reasons
Our family has personally been affected by the so called Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and our monthly premium with Blue Cross Idaho started Jan, 2014 at approximately $363 monthly. The Sept 1, 2016 premium was a…
TRUMP: Darwin was wrong
I used to believe in Darwin’s Theory of Evolution but with Donald Trump’s campaign for president I am having my doubts. Mr. Trump does not appear to have evolved mentally beyond the level of the cave man. In his ow…
VOTE: Elect these candidates
On Nov. 8, let’s put highly qualified citizens in office that will ensure positive movement ahead in difficult times by electing the following: Legislature, Luke Malek; North Idaho College Trustees, Greg Gfeller an…
CANCER: Lamenting the dead
While I am encouraged and applaud each story of a breast cancer survivor in the Coeur d’Alene Press, I am heartsick over the tragic loss of dear ones who have not survived. I especially grieve over the very recent …
CRAPO: Few good choices
Today I received a flyer in the mail from the office of Sen. Mike Crapo, who is running for re-election this year. The flyer stated that he is supporting increased efforts to stop domestic violence. I applaud him f…
HEARN: He solves problems
Tom Hearn will bring a much-needed trait to his role as our State Representative: creative problem solver! His background as a social worker has helped hundreds, perhaps thousands, of our neighbors solve their indi…
SOUZA: All about integrity
We appreciate people of integrity in government. Mary Souza is one of those people. We support Mary Souza for re-election and will cast our vote for her. We encourage you to do the same.
MILAN: She builds bridges
Kristi Milan will be a welcomed breath of fresh air to the Idaho Senate, running for State Senate Dist. 4. She continues to step up in big ways to share her unique set of honed leadership skills. Kristi has already…
Press opinion: Let's all take a deep breath
David Earl Hutto is accused of murder. He’s not guilty — yet, anyway. Unless and until a court decides otherwise, he’s still innocent of killing Bo Kirk.
CHURCH: Message is true
I’m sorry that Annika Holmes was disturbed by Pastor Paul’s message at Candlelight Christian Fellowship on Oct 23. This message did not reflect his usual Bible teaching. But trust that his message is vital in this …