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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: The right choice
It is time to focus on the upcoming Primary for Kootenai County commissioners. History shows that the winning candidate will be selected in the Republican Primary on May 17.
SIMS: Dedicated servant
Kathy Sims is the right person to represent us as our State Representative in Boise. She has always made herself available to listen to the concerns of the citizens in her district. She has worked diligently to bri…
CHEATHAM: Major accomplishments
North Idaho is fortunate to have Rep. Don Cheatham representing us in the Legislature in Boise. There is no logical reason to replace this dedicated conservative leader. He certainly should not be replaced by the u…
ANIMALS: Stop inhumane testing
Each year approximately 80,000 dogs, 20,000 cats, and 300,000 bunnies and hundreds of thousands of other animals are used to test cosmetics, household products, cleaners, and more for non-medical reasons. The dogs …
BINGHAM: A false conservative
Two years ago we elected a commissioner who ran unopposed and was not vetted. This year a candidate for commissioner in District 3 is misrepresenting himself. When a publication questioned Bob Bingham’s qualificati…
JUDGE: Go for Gutierrez
I hope all Idahoans will remember to vote in the one contested race that will be on all primary ballots May 17: the election for Idaho Supreme Court justice. Judge Sergio Gutierrez has far and away the most relevan…
MAY: Month for memories
Kudos to Penny Inglis (May Baskets story, April 29). So many old traditions are now a thing of the past and it’s rather sad that people are now so wrapped up in their lives and too busy to stop and do as Penny does…
PERMIT: No hypocrisy allowed
On April 29, The Press carried a story “Commissioner faces permit violation” referring to Commissioner David Stewart not having a proper building permit for a pole barn in which he has been living since 2006. Has S…
AMADOR: Has priorities straight
I am writing to express my support for Paul Amador for Idaho House Representative District 4B who is challenging Representative Kathy Sims in the upcoming Republican primary on May 17. As a mother of two small chil…
MALEK: He'll work for you
I want to thank the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans for hosting the debate last week between Rep. Luke Malek and Art Macomber. It was a fantastic forum that was very well attended. I was shocked at the aggressiv…
AMADOR: Ready to serve
This is in response to the letter from Jean-Claude Flabel extolling the virtues of Kathy Sims and panning her opponent, Paul Amador. He cites Paul Amador’s lack of legislative experience and voting record.
KINDNESS: On display in May
Heard a knock on our door Sunday morning and opened the door but no one was there. But there was a Dixie cup with flowers and wrapped candies with the message, “happy May Day.” This is a community designed for 40 o…
RASMUSSEN: Forthright, honest
Duane Rasmussen is our choice for Kootenai County commissioner. I’ve known Duane since about 2002 and have always known him to be a forthright and honest man. Duane’s 38+ years as an attorney, including his work as…
AMADOR: In touch with voters
North Idaho District 4B finally has a choice for strong and sensible representation in the Idaho House of Representatives. Paul Amador is running for the seat currently held by Kathy Sims, and Paul is by far the be…
AMADOR: Approachable, high character
With my six generations of local family and 45 years of local service in industrial relations and job development, I’m dedicated to voting for the best representatives in our area. After extensive direct interviews…