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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
VALUES: Vote for those who reflect yours
Friday’s op-ed columns by Mr. Brent Regan and Dr. Jack Riggs could not be better examples of the growing rift and the current approaches in the Republican Party. One writer lists the qualifications and community hi…
PRECINCTS: Support these two leaders
This letter is endorsing David Patzer for Republican Precinct Committeeman running in Precinct 205.
RACISM: Justice just wasn’t served
I understand the constraints of the legal system regarding the harassment of the Utah women’s athletes who were visiting our city. However, by not even giving him a slap on the wrist, the message is sent to other “…
ELECTION: Patzer, Masterson endorsed
I support and encourage voting for Dave Patzer for Precinct Committeeman, district 205, and Bat Masterson for county commissioner.
RACISM: Hatred growing in Lake City
When the city of Coeur d’Alene last week failed to criminally charge, or in some other manner, address the situation regarding screaming racist taunts and threatening gestures toward college visitors to Coeur d’Ale…
KCRCC: Here’s why change is warranted
Much has been said by acolytes of the KCRCC extolling the virtues of its process for “rating and vetting” candidates. Little has been said regarding the process’s shortcomings.
MEDICAID: A big win for all Idaho
It was a great day for many in our state when the Idaho Legislature adjourned and not only left Medicaid expansion in place — as clearly intended by Idaho voters — but actually extended benefits to new mothers for …
NOEM: The story of dogs and abortions
This is simple to differentiate between sense and Democrat.
ELECTION: Vote opposite KCRCC mailer
Let’s use common sense, which apparently isn’t so common.
HOMES: Preserve our local history
It is very upsetting to see the old beautiful homes and buildings being torn down in Coeur d’Alene and replaced with modern apartment buildings and townhomes.
PRECINCT: Failure of a smear tactic
I am running as a precinct committeeman in Precinct 510 representing the Idaho Republican Party during the primary election on May 21.
NIC: Can’t shop for accreditation
I don’t know what Don Thompson found so offensive on the NWCCU website in his recent letter to the editor. Perhaps reading through the website would help understand the purpose of accreditation standards and the ro…
PATZER: Best choice for precinct position
We are writing in support of Dave Patzer. As a lifelong resident and long-term resident of Kootenai County, we have had the opportunity to witness Dave’s unfaltering commitment to Coeur d’Alene. His honorable servi…
GRADUATES: Message from an ORAG
Dear Kootenai County high school graduates, As you jump into your future with your graduation I would like to ask you to take a look at service: Service to your country, state, county and communities.
RATING: There’s poison in the process
I want to thank Stephanie Schad for her description of the KCRCC’s process of rating and vetting of candidates (My Turn, May 2). In it, she reinforces the reasons why so many find the process to be such an unreliab…