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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 …
MARANO: Civic roots run deep
When I look at Legislative candidates, I look for someone who has a history of being involved in our community. In the race for House Seat 4B, I see one person who has been involved in her community in a variety of…
HUNTING: Photos are appropriate
Concerning Hunting Images and Feelings.
NONINI: The choice IS clear
Bob Nonini's campaign motto, "The Choice is Clear" could not be any truer. If you watched the League of Women Voter's forum on Oct. 13 as I did it was evident.
CHADDERDON: A vote for families
A vote for state representative Marge Chadderdon is a vote for education, for job opportunities, and for responsible spending of taxpayer money so our young families have a future in Idaho.
ELECTION: Here we come
First you said we all cling to guns or religion, or hate people not like us.
SIMS: Capable and competent
I recently had the chance to sit down and talk with Kathy Sims about issues that are facing us here in Coeur d'Alene and all of Idaho. I found her to be smart, well-informed and more than ready to go to Boise to fi…
KEMP: A true independent
Politicians will tell you that we are all equal, but in truth there are some that are more equal than others. Politicians will do and say anything to protect their own, which are those with the money. They will do …
SANDERS: Fences make bad neighbors
Is this serious? Allowing homeowners to put fences on Sanders Beach will ruin one of our few expanses of beach here in beautiful Coeur d'Alene. The beach, even if it is private is a signature part of our town. Anyo…
N. IDAHO: People make it special
Mr. Mark McCrue requested information on North Idaho, specifically weather. I found out North Idaho has four distinct seasons, not too hot and not too cold.
BROTHERS: Real band comes through
My brother, a Vietnam Disabled Vet, died a week ago. I am only now coping with this loss. My brother would be buried in the U.S. ARMY uniform that he wore so proudly for a country that he loved even more.
HISSONG: Keep good thing going
There is one race on the November ballot that will rightfully be decided by non-partisan voters. The Kootenai County Coroner's office has been well served for decades by the late Dr. Bill Wood and then Dr. Robert W…
ALLRED: Three reasons to vote
North Idaho voters have an opportunity to vote for Keith Allred, a gifted leader, a fifth generation Idahoan, and a person worth crossing party lines for on Nov. 2.
WRITZ: One of 3 key votes
This election is important for our community. We can't afford to put the wrong people in, or back in, office. Our taxes are at risk and we need these folks as real change implementers. I know three of the candidate…
FACEBOOK: Time to face real facts
Is anybody else tired of Facebook, Twitter, etc. etc.? Why is the world I live in geared toward what the "under 30" crowd is doing? I know what they're doing. Self-absorbed as they are. Any educated guess is accept…
OLSON: Adds up to best candidate
A recent letter by Jerry Tefft praised Tom Luna for his Idaho Math Initiative. Before Nov. 2, Idaho voters need to know a few things that Mr. Tefft did not mention.