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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 …
HART: Reformer or just dishonest?
Matt Roetter is clearly a man of courage and integrity. The local Republican committee seems to have a problem with this concept.
MINNICK: Signs are misleading
Those large deep blue signs saying "Support Obama, Vote Minnick" seem to be targeting uninformed Republican voters because liberals know without a doubt, Minnick is not a hands down supporter of Obama. Shame on you…
HOWARD: Balance assured at NIC
I am writing in support of Ken Howard and his candidacy to become a Trustee of North Idaho College in the upcoming election.
CHAMBER: Kudos for China trip
I had the pleasure of traveling to China recently. The chamber offered us a well-planned trip of great value.
OLSON: Class of the classroom
Idaho voters will soon go to the polls. As far as I'm concerned, the most important vote we'll cast this year is for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
CALLS: Automated versions dangerous
I received a telephone call from candidate Tom Sullivan Wednesday night. it was controlled by a computer. I tried to hang up to disconnect. Nothing I did would give me control of my phone. If there had been an emer…
KETCHUM: Best for next steps
The development of NIC as a local education institute for our sons and daughters is important to me. As a local school board member of the past 21 years I would be remiss without sharing my thoughts about the candi…
NELSON: Get a clear picture
I have known Jai Nelson for 10 years and called her regarding some accusations in a recent letter to the editor, as the comments appeared deceptive. Jai confirmed the letter was a much distorted picture of her Prim…
HART: His foe didn't vote
This November in Kootenai County we have some hotly contested races on the ballot. There are two candidates running as write-ins. One of the write-in candidates is Mr. Howard Griffiths who is running for the legisl…
CURRIE: Listens to all perspectives
The Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors endorses Rick Currie as a "Write-In" candidate. Due to a three way primary race the vote split one third for each candidate. The incumbent - Rick Currie - had votes diverte…
MINNICK: Let's re-hire the best
The election of a public official is often rightly described as a job interview for employment as an elected official. Raul Labrador's recent ad in the North Idaho Business Journal suggests that because the current…
NELSON: Will make KC better
I have lived in Kootenai County for more than 40 years and this is the greatest place to live, work, play and yes, even take your dog to a new off-leash park. You can also take a hike on miles of developed trails a…
NILSON: All the right stuff
I am encouraging you to vote for Ron Nilson on Nov. 2. He will make an excellent trustee for North Idaho College. I like to use the analogy of peeling away layers of an onion to see what is inside. If you peel away…
CURRIE: Integrity is what you get
It's all about integrity. When people ask Rick Currie, "Why would you want to do a write-in campaign?" that is the answer they will receive.
HOWARD: Top choice for trustee
Contrary to the claim of some that North Idaho College lacks transparency and community involvement; the voters need to be reminded that NIC has always included community membership in its daily actions as well as …