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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 …
RIGGS: The man for the job
I have known Peter Riggs and his family for over 25 years. I have watched him grow up as a 4th generation member of a grounded N. Idaho family. He is raising the 5th generation with his wife Tyree and their 2 sons …
RIGGS: Better than Cheatham
I would like to endorse Peter Riggs for the Legislature. He will be far be better than Mr. Cheatham. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon, and will serve the citizens of District 3, and Idaho, i…
DUNCAN: Person of character
Politics and religion, the very subjects our parents told us to avoid. This election cycle, at all levels, has proven to be trying and disappointing for many reasons that I will not go into now. Therefore, when the…
FILLIOS: A man of integrity
This letter is in support of the election of Chris Fillios for county commissioner. I have known Chris for more than 10 years and know him to be a man of integrity. He is meticulous in his fact gathering, and thus …
BINGHAM: Nobody's puppet
Because we respect and appreciate all of Bob Bingham’s 1,000’s of hours of work, he literally gave up much of his personal life for two years, on behalf of Property Owners in Kootenai County, the NWPOA Board of Dir…
DUNCAN: No defect of character
Politics and religion, the very subjects our parents told us to avoid. This election cycle, at all levels, has proven to be trying and disappointing for many reasons that I will not go into now. Therefore, when the…
VOTE: Amador, Malek, Riggs
“I think everyone who has a computer has a library.” This is Rep. Kathy Sims’s argument for making it more difficult for libraries to get public funding.
MALEK: The smart choice
As an active member of the logging community in Idaho I am compelled to urge everyone to vote for Luke Malek in the Republican primary election on May 17. Representative Malek has been an unwavering supporter of th…
VOTE: Macomber, Cheatham, Green, Bingham
I was shocked when reading the story “North Idaho Voter Project seeks to address turnout.” The article shows that the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and it’s agents have no problem funding and supporting certain Candidates. A…
RIGGS: Good for growth
Peter Riggs is unmistakably the best choice for Idaho in District 3B. A native North Idahoan, he clearly understands the issues we face, having faced them his entire life. His parents, former Senator and Lt. Govern…
MALEK: Quality representative
Progress, they say, requires tough decisions and paying attention to the needs of the community at large. Politicians with agendas or heavily beholden to special interest such as Idaho Freedom Foundation are potent…
RASMUSSEN: The best candidate
My goal is to hire Duane Rasmussen as the new Kootenai County Commissioner to replace outgoing Commissioner Dan Green. Although Kootenai County voters will cast their ballot for the Republican Primary on May 17, in…
DUNCAN: True public servant
I have known Leslie Duncan more than 15 years and during this time, have seen her grow in wisdom and character. When receiving any responsibility or fulfilling any role, Leslie will be resourceful and considerate i…
LIBRARIES: Vote for renovations
On Tuesday, May 17, district voters have their say to bring eight Community Network libraries up to date by voting yes for the proposed levy. Consider these facts:
RASMUSSEN: Keen on common sense
Duane Rasmussen has one quality that is often missing from county commissioners in Kootenai County. He has an inspiring level of common sense about public policy. I’ve known Duane for many years and have discussed …