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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 …
NARCISSISM: A final word
I am responding to the critics of my article on narcissism within the Democratic Party of today.
ASSESSOR: Setting record straight
I will be voting for Bob Scott for Kootenai County Assessor on May 17.
AMADOR: Upholding local values
With all the political divisiveness over the past couple of years, it is incredibly refreshing to see down to earth, talented and responsible Republican candidates at our local level.
MALEK: Proven civic leader
If you have seen Tara Malek’s mailers, she means it.
ADDIS: Backs the best bills
I am endorsing Jim Addis for re-election to Idaho House 4A.
CHRISTENSEN: Experience maters
My choice of district judge is the re-election of Rich Christensen.
ELECTION: Stay with positives
My family and I bought our home in North Idaho five years ago.
PRECINCT: Republican explains record
I am running for a Republican Precinct Committeeman position downtown and need to set the record straight after my opponent sent out a letter making false accusations against me.
VOTERS: Don’t get gouged
Would you vote for someone who is wealthy because they hid price gouging fees in the 17 pages of fine print few people read before buying products from his company? Because you can if you want to, right here in Koo…
ONE PARTY: A flawed formula
Somebody needs to state the obvious no matter how unpopular that statement might be.
ELECTION: Decrying dirty politics
Without a doubt, this has been one of the nastiest election cycles I have ever seen in Kootenai County since I have lived here; and that has been almost 20 years!
CHRISTENSEN: A judge’s judge
Judge Rich Christensen is running for re-election in the upcoming May 17 primary election (the election of judges in Idaho occurs in the primary election).
ASSESSOR: A telling example
Quote from Mr. Malloy’s letter to the editor states “property taxes are subsidizing vehicle licensing because the state hasn’t updated licensing fees.”
AMADOR: Antidote to political poison
I will be voting to re-elect Paul Amador on May 17 because he is the type of conservative we need in the Idaho Legislature.
AMADOR: Right medical mindset
As someone who has worked in health care from many years, I believe we need elected officials that will bring experience and solutions to ensure health care remains accessible and affordable.