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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 …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert, levies
I’m proud to support Michelle Lippert for the Community Library Network Board of Trustees.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote yes for Lakeland levy
As a parent and retired educator, I am writing to express my support for the upcoming Lakeland School District levy and to encourage our community to vote yes! A longtime resident of North Idaho, I’m both grateful …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
Knowledge is love; ignorance is fear.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Bauman
We hear so many arguments about schools and libraries today — some people seem to argue that these influential institutions are systematically abusing our children. It’s hard to believe. But if you dig into the aca…
FEDERAL CUTS: Detrimental to Idaho
According to recent data, Idaho is home to approximately 10,993 federal employees. These individuals play critical roles in managing our public lands, ensuring national security, and providing essential services to…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote yes for Lakeland levy
I am writing to express my support for the upcoming Lakeland School District levy on May 20. The levy is essential to the continued success of our schools and arguably our community. The Lakeland School District is…
ELECTIONS: Signs, signs and more signs
Another election is upon us. It’s not one of the big ones, but it is still important. Little local elections matter. Elected board members have the power to raise taxes, and some politicians use those “insignifican…
TOWN HALL: New way to raise campaign money
A cunning way to raise funds for your campaign?
SCHOOLS: Too many districts
Idaho has approximately a two million state population, 44 counties and 115 public school districts. It appears to be an overkill on number of public school districts and they’re always putting up levies to support…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Bauman
Transparency. A rarity in a political candidate. CLN trustee contender Victoria Bauman is consistently transparent about who she is (a full-time mom), what she believes (conservative values), and what she will do (…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lippert
Michelle Lippert has been on the Post Falls school board for 24 years. Her life’s work has been to help children and families and to further their intellectual and emotional well-being.
TOWN HALL: Norris should be commended
An April 26 “My Turn” opinion demanded “consequences,” i.e., punishing the sheriff for doing his job.
TARIFFS: They put America first
Unfair tariffs toward America by most countries throughout the world have been the standard. In short, we’ve been snookered (stupid). Clinton, Obama and Biden all railed against unfair trade practices but did absol…
KCRCC: Do they really ‘vet’ candidates?
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) have posted their recommended ballot for the May 20 election. The KCRCC reports that they use a “signature Rating and Vetting Program” to determine their rec…
EDITORIALS: Glad they’re being published
The Spokesman-Review, with a circulation about four times that of The Press, gave up publishing original editorials several years ago, instead relying on outside columns and guest opinions.