AMADOR: Ready to serve

This is in response to the letter from Jean-Claude Flabel extolling the virtues of Kathy Sims and panning her opponent, Paul Amador. He cites Paul Amador’s lack of legislative experience and voting record.

KINDNESS: On display in May

Heard a knock on our door Sunday morning and opened the door but no one was there. But there was a Dixie cup with flowers and wrapped candies with the message, “happy May Day.” This is a community designed for 40 o…

RASMUSSEN: Forthright, honest

Duane Rasmussen is our choice for Kootenai County commissioner. I’ve known Duane since about 2002 and have always known him to be a forthright and honest man. Duane’s 38+ years as an attorney, including his work as…

AMADOR: In touch with voters

North Idaho District 4B finally has a choice for strong and sensible representation in the Idaho House of Representatives. Paul Amador is running for the seat currently held by Kathy Sims, and Paul is by far the be…

AMADOR: Approachable, high character

With my six generations of local family and 45 years of local service in industrial relations and job development, I’m dedicated to voting for the best representatives in our area. After extensive direct interviews…

FILLIOS: Right for county

There is a choice for the Kootenai County commissioner who meets all the requirements of the elected position. That choice is Chris Fillios, who has resided in Kootenai County for 16 years, married to Linda, and ha…

BINGHAM: A true conservative

Four years ago Bob Bingham educated the citizens of Kootenai County about our threatened land rights. We were able to fight against and defeat the 500-page ULUC. Bob did this as a favor to Kootenai County residents…

VOTE: For these candidates

After attending numerous candidate debates and forums, I believe the choices for Legislative District 4 are clear. After the debate between Rep. Sims and challenger Mr. Amador, Mr. Amador favored “Urban Renewal.” T…

MACOMBER: Focus on freedom

We had the opportunity to meet Art Macomber running for the Idaho House for Seat 4A. We were so impressed with his focus on freedom, responsible government spending, a desire to bring about economic development thr…

PRINCE: An unfond farewell

Regarding drug abuse and dead entertainers like Prince:

CDA: A city with heart

As I sit on my front porch looking at the beautiful sky over Coeur d’Alene I find it imperative to share some recent thoughts. In the last few years I have been unfortunately witnessing a lot of friends and family …

TAX AIDE: Thank you, volunteers

This year, 100 IRS certified Tax Aide volunteers provided FREE income tax assistance to 6,100 taxpayers in Kootenai and Shoshone counties between Feb. 1 and April 15.

Big Sky: Homeward bound

AMADOR: He knows what matters

Politics are nowhere near my strong suit but where I find value in a candidate is when they genuinely take the time to explain their stance on the issues surrounding North Idaho. I have had the pleasure to work pro…

CDA: Proof city cares

Being a second generation business owner in this great city, I have been very pleased with the care that has been given to us. The location of our business, Action Printers, is on the corner of two very busy street…