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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 …
WILKEY: Education does matter
BLS (Basic Life Support)
MARANO: Jobs are high priority
I am writing this letter to support Paula Marano for the State Representative, District 4, Seat B position in the upcoming election.
HART: Standing up for rights
Why all the bad press and letters about Phil Hart?
VOTE: For less government
As we get close to election day I wanted to urge all registered voters to go out and vote. You have no right to complain if you do not exercise your right to vote. My wife and I voted early. I would like to recomme…
OTTER: Cuts fair and needed
I am writing in support of Butch Otter for Governor.
STRAHORN: One way wrong way
I personally cannot believe that four city councilmen have so much control over the lives of so many. The one way on Strahorn negatively impacts all the families living on Finucane, Hillview and Maple, along with a…
HART: Time for people to speak
In the article Republicans Clash Over Hart, Vermont Trotter is quoted as saying, "This is the way the country is set up to operate. When the voice of the people speaks, that's the way it is. So get over it."
HAYES: Always does his duty
During the recent municipal election contest, the Idaho Secretary of State Chief Deputy on elections testified that by failing to keep mandatory election records, the clerk Dan English was apparently not doing his …
ETHICS: Roetter demonstrates them
Ah, turn your nose into the wind and smell the stench of the political sewage that is becoming overwhelming! Apparently, it doesn't matter if you are a thief and a tax dodger or have other questionable traits, as l…
HISSONG: Top choice for coroner
I support JODY DELUCA HISSONG. She is the most qualified to replace Dr. West. She has been his assistant for 27 years.
NONINI: For state's rights
Rep. Bob Nonini has been a champion of our state's rights. He has for several years fought against the federal government and the EPA with their ridiculous plans in the Silver Valley. He supported the legislation t…
LABRADOR: No pal of sheriff's
On Monday while I was at the doctor's office, my wife received a call from a person claiming to be Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He said he was endorsing Paul Labrador - which was a lie. Labrador is an attorney who helps ill…
TIMBERLAKE: Job being done right
Commissioners Quillin, Fish and Rudebaugh made a difficult and hard choice last June on how your fire district was to be managed. In doing so, they made your district operationally and financially stronger.
MARANO: She finds solutions
It is my good fortune to have found a great candidate who is a real solution finder. Her name is Paula Marano. She has a caring heart that is attached to a common sense head. I like that combination.
LABRADOR: All signs point to him
Very seldom do I pay any attention to political signs as I consider them blight on the landscape. However, I saw one yesterday that had me yell out loud. "Support Obama: Vote Minnick" and blue sign declared.