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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 …
RASMUSSEN: Leader who will show up
Coeur d’Alene needs leaders who show up for students, listen with heart and lead with integrity. That is exactly who Rick Rasmussen is, and I’m proud to wholeheartedly support him for Coeur d’Alene School Board tru…
GOOKIN: Hazel endorses
This may surprise some folks, but I’m supporting Dan Gookin for mayor of Coeur d’Alene.
SANNER: Will support public schools
Tom Sanner is the write-in candidate for CDA Public Schools Trustee District 4. Tom is a lifelong Idahoan. I have known Tom for years. He is hard-working and always willing to help. As we learned during our struggl…
NO KINGS: Opposing talking points wrong
This past Saturday, We the People showed up to peacefully exercise our First Amendment rights. Over 7 million of us in more than 2,700 locations gathered for the No Kings protest. The detractors didn’t miss a beat …
HAUG: Experience, temperament to lead
I had the privilege of working closely with Scot Haug during his tenure as police chief while I served as city administrator for Post Falls. Scot was an outstanding leader — bright, forward-thinking and deeply comm…
GOOKIN: Best choice for Cd’A mayor
I have worked with Dan Gookin on a number of community issues over the years. One major project was to help free North Idaho College from the troubles that befell the college when Kootenai County Republican Central…
RASMUSSEN: Pick Rick for school board
We are proud to support Rick Rasmussen for Coeur d’Alene School Board Trustee, Zone 1. We’ve known Rick for many years and have seen firsthand his genuine care for people and his commitment to helping our community…
VOTING: A little means a lot
For most Americans, modern culture involves endless pursuit of comfort, pleasure and entertainment. Admittedly, I relish biking, hiking and reading. However, a purposeful and enriching life includes responsibilitie…
EVANS: Commitment to civil service
I am writing to express support for Amy Evans for city council in the upcoming election. Amy has proven time and time again to be an incredible asset to our community, with a leadership and civil service record tha…
ELECTION: Vote to protect public schools
With HB 93, Idaho’s public school funding has been gutted — redirecting our tax dollars away from public schools and into private programs that lack transparency, accountability, and equal access. And who pays the …
POST FALLS: Time for new leadership
I read Carole Harwood’s letter and couldn’t agree more that our Post Falls city needs new leadership.
DERUYTER: Candidate a caring neighbor
Bill Deruyter is my neighbor. He is a highly qualified candidate for the Sub District 3 Fire Commissioner for the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District. But more than that, he is a man with integrity, ingrained w…
NO KINGS: Counter-protest unaccounted for
I find it interesting in regard to the 1,000 attending the No Kings protest that, of all the people attending that an 85-year-old woman is picked out. Her story is published first to pull on the reader’s heartstrin…
NO KINGS: Kudos for coverage
Kudos to The Press and to reporter Haley Hill for coverage of Saturday’s No Kings Rally.
NO KINGS: Pro-Life crowd snubbed
I noticed the protesters for the “No Kings” nonsense got front page coverage, just like the “Hands Off” (Hands off what, I don’t know? ) protesters did.