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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 …
FILLIOS: Earns the 3 E’s
Experience: Experience in management, budgeting, working with community leaders, being flexible, basing decisions on facts, listening to all sides equally, working with the general public on issues, etc.. Chris Fil…
EDMONDSON: Tried, tested and true
As a born and raised native here in Kootenai County, Ive had the privilege to be raised in the Law Enforcement Family. I was inspired by my father who is a retired CDA PD Lieutenant to become a cop myself. It was t…
NORRIS: Best sheriff choice
I am writing this letter in support of Robert Norris for Kootenai County Sheriff. I had the pleasure of meeting personally with Robert to determine his suitability for the Office of Sheriff. During my lengthy inter…
JACOBSEN: Fiscally responsible
Elizabeth Jacobsen is running for Kootenai County Commissioner district 2. We were neighbors in Hayden and attended Coeur d’Alene High School 50 years ago and have always remained friends.
VIRUS: Rights in jeopardy
How many of your human and Constitutional rights are you willing to give up for a medical crisis that is not as bad as last year’s common flu season? Those who have died to give you those freedoms are wanting to kn…
GRADUATION: The show can go on
Just a suggestion for the local school boards.
SHUTDOWN: It’s a killer
The governor’s statewide, one-size-fits-all shutdown — treating the north the same as the distant south — is wrong. Losing your job or business also kills — through depression, substance abuse and suicide.
VIRUS: How serious is it?
March 25 total U.S. cases: 55,148
SHOPPING: Mask up, leaders
On April 16, the Mayor of Los Angeles decreed that anyone going into a grocery store must wear a face mask. There is nothing wrong with that everywhere in Kootenai County. I went out yesterday from my hibernation t…
MISINFORMATION: It can be lethal
Dear CdA Press readers,
SHERIFF: A prosecutor’s preference
Please vote for Captain Kim Edmondson for Kootenai County Sheriff in the primary election. I worked closely with Captain Edmondson for 20 years when I was the elected Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney from 1989 …
EDMONDSON: Local and knowledgeable
Thank you Sheriff Wolfinger for your investigation of all of the candidates running for Sheriff of Kootenai County. I had looked into these candidates for a few months also and I agree with your findings. I also fe…
FILLIOS: Don’t believe opponent
A mailer from County Commissioner candidate Greg Delavan is either inaccurate or blatantly dishonest.
SHERIFF: No LA blues
We are lifelong L.A. County residents, who moved here to God’s country mid-2017; which is about the same time as Los Angeles County Sheriff, Retired, Bob Norris. We left our home of 30 years and lifelong community …
SHERIFF: Question for Norris
While researching the candidates for the Kootenai County Sheriff election, I came across an unexpected expenditure in the 2019 Campaign Financial Disclosure Report for Robert Norris. There is a payment of $3,000 in…