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AMADOR: Time for change
As a longtime Coeur d’Alene resident, local businessman and family man, I care deeply about education and the long term economic and social vitality of our community. I have had serious concerns in recent years abo…
BINGHAM: Defender of rights
It is easy for me to vote for Bob Bingham because I know he will make an excellent commissioner. How do I know, because he has been engaged in county government as an active citizen for nearly four years. Bob was o…
AMADOR: For a better future
As a parent of two children in the Coeur d’Alene School District and an educator in the district tasked with supporting teachers, I recognize the role of education in supporting a bright and positive future for Coe…
BINGHAM: Man of action
Bob Bingham is a servant leader who cares about our community. For the last several years, he has invested his time and energy for the betterment of our county. Bob is a man of action. While most of us just complai…
VOTE: For these six
I’ve always been surprised at how many people think we should cut government spending — just not their favorite project.
FILLIOS: The right choice
It is time to focus on the upcoming Primary for Kootenai County commissioners. History shows that the winning candidate will be selected in the Republican Primary on May 17.
SIMS: Dedicated servant
Kathy Sims is the right person to represent us as our State Representative in Boise. She has always made herself available to listen to the concerns of the citizens in her district. She has worked diligently to bri…
CHEATHAM: Major accomplishments
North Idaho is fortunate to have Rep. Don Cheatham representing us in the Legislature in Boise. There is no logical reason to replace this dedicated conservative leader. He certainly should not be replaced by the u…
ANIMALS: Stop inhumane testing
Each year approximately 80,000 dogs, 20,000 cats, and 300,000 bunnies and hundreds of thousands of other animals are used to test cosmetics, household products, cleaners, and more for non-medical reasons. The dogs …
BINGHAM: A false conservative
Two years ago we elected a commissioner who ran unopposed and was not vetted. This year a candidate for commissioner in District 3 is misrepresenting himself. When a publication questioned Bob Bingham’s qualificati…
JUDGE: Go for Gutierrez
I hope all Idahoans will remember to vote in the one contested race that will be on all primary ballots May 17: the election for Idaho Supreme Court justice. Judge Sergio Gutierrez has far and away the most relevan…
MAY: Month for memories
Kudos to Penny Inglis (May Baskets story, April 29). So many old traditions are now a thing of the past and it’s rather sad that people are now so wrapped up in their lives and too busy to stop and do as Penny does…
PERMIT: No hypocrisy allowed
On April 29, The Press carried a story “Commissioner faces permit violation” referring to Commissioner David Stewart not having a proper building permit for a pole barn in which he has been living since 2006. Has S…
AMADOR: Has priorities straight
I am writing to express my support for Paul Amador for Idaho House Representative District 4B who is challenging Representative Kathy Sims in the upcoming Republican primary on May 17. As a mother of two small chil…
MALEK: He'll work for you
I want to thank the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans for hosting the debate last week between Rep. Luke Malek and Art Macomber. It was a fantastic forum that was very well attended. I was shocked at the aggressiv…