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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: Why he's best
Duane Rasmussen is someone I have known for many years and has my greatest respect. He has been a longtime resident of Kootenai County and has served on the Republican Central Committee for many years. As a lawyer …
MALEK: Community advocate
Please join me in voting for Luke Malek for State Representative Seat 4A in the May 17 Republican primary election. I’ve worked with Luke on economic development efforts in North Idaho and he has always been a pass…
MAY 17: No to Cheatham
The real election in Idaho is May 17. November will be the coronation of our May 17 GOP winners here in Idaho. So everyone should vote where it will matter most in the republican primary.
MOM: To our hero
Imagine for a moment a home full of 10 contentedly happy children, always secure in the knowledge that Mom loved each one unconditionally and was available around the clock.
OBAMA: Talk about offensive
Let me get this straight: The president was offended by Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandson wearing pajamas and a robe when meeting the president, but was NOT offended by the comedian Larry Wilmore’s use of a racial s…
MISSION: Don't desecrate it
I am an enrolled Native American and to use by favorite “windbags” expression, “take umbrage” to the powers to be, mostly the E.P.A. for using one of our most Sacred Grounds as their dump site. Our Sacred Heart Mis…
POEM: On Mother's Day
Thank you for reassuring my heart with your serene smile,
DOG OWNERS: Use heads, hearts
Unleashed dogs and their inconsiderate owners on Tubbs Hill, McEuen Park and around downtown Coeur d’Alene are challenging for my blind husband and his guide dog, Nerice. Imagine walking these areas with impaired v…
DUNCAN: Skills to succeed
I have had the good fortune to work with Leslie Duncan for more than two years on the Kootenai County Aquifer Protection District Policy and Budget Committee.
COMMISSION: The missing candidate
I attended the candidates’ forum put on by the Kootenai Shoshone Farm Bureau, Coeur d’Alene Lakeshore Property Owners Association and North West Property Owners Alliance at Candlelight Christian Fellowship the othe…
AMADOR: Time for change
As a longtime Coeur d’Alene resident, local businessman and family man, I care deeply about education and the long term economic and social vitality of our community. I have had serious concerns in recent years abo…
BINGHAM: Defender of rights
It is easy for me to vote for Bob Bingham because I know he will make an excellent commissioner. How do I know, because he has been engaged in county government as an active citizen for nearly four years. Bob was o…
AMADOR: For a better future
As a parent of two children in the Coeur d’Alene School District and an educator in the district tasked with supporting teachers, I recognize the role of education in supporting a bright and positive future for Coe…
BINGHAM: Man of action
Bob Bingham is a servant leader who cares about our community. For the last several years, he has invested his time and energy for the betterment of our county. Bob is a man of action. While most of us just complai…
VOTE: For these six
I’ve always been surprised at how many people think we should cut government spending — just not their favorite project.