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Updated 1 year, 3 months ago

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 …

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
PRIMARIES: Support the KCRCC, not the NIR

Our small town is changing, and we need true conservatives who agree with the Idaho GOP platform.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
PRIMARIES: Support the NIR, not the KCRCC

I joined the North Idaho Republicans because the KRCCC “vetted” and “endorsed” NIC Trustees squandered over a million dollars of taxpayers' money to support failed policies and lawsuits that almost cost the college…

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
FULCHER: Social Security ad misleads

I like legislators that always tell the truth!

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
MATTARE: Re-elect for county commissioner

Mr. Mattare approaches the job the right way: he digs into the details, asks tough questions, and makes decisions based on facts and what’s best for the county.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
KCRCC: Republicans with real Kootenai history

I found that the KCRCC that has proven to be the true conservative leader for decades and is the party that most aligns with my conservative views.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
LAKELAND: Vote Heasty for school board

Ryan will help return the Lakeland School Board back to an esteemed entity.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
HENSLEY: Vote for her as county commissioner

I believe that there is a distinct advantage when someone who doesn’t NEED the job simply does the job for the right reasons, and that is what voters will have with Julie Hensley.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
HENSLEY: Outstanding candidate for commissioner

Julie’s business knowledge, family skills, care of her community members, and integrity of character makes her the most qualified candidate for Kootenai County Commissioner.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
MATTARE: Another endorsement for commissioner

Bruce absolutely cares about our community and being fiscally responsible to his constituents.

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
COVERAGE: Assassin “cover up” disputed

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
VOTE NO: On medical marijuana initiative

Do we really want our tax dollars paying for rehab programs, more prisons and more law enforcement?

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
LONG EAR: Can a Cd’A icon be saved?

In my dreams some kind soul who owns a perfect space will step forward and save our iconic Long Ear.

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
VETERANS: Remember the unsung heroes

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
LEGISLATORS: Lack of reply disappoints

Rathdrum and the broader Kootenai County community deserve representatives who engage with the public, not ones who disappear when constituents reach out.

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
ADAMS: Professionally and personally qualified

Randy Adams leads with honesty and integrity.