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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 …
LEVY: Support Timberlake Fire District
LEVY: Support Timberlake Fire District
PROP 1: Promotes equality for all voters
PROP 1: Promotes equality for all voters
ELECTION: A vote for Harris is a vote for socialism
ELECTION: A vote for Harris is a vote for socialism
SCHOOL LEVY: Vote yes for safe schools
On Nov. 5, our community will go to the ballot box to vote on a crucial levy for our public schools.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano
Paula Marano knows that Idaho business and the economy are really human issues. However, her opponent Elaine Price voted against North Idaho businesses.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Angiletta
What North Idaho College needs is someone who can bring fresh ideas and civility to the board of trustees. I believe Michael Angiletta is that person. Imagine you need brain surgery and you were shopping for a comp…
REGAN: Who does he answer to?
Re: BRENT REGAN/Common Sense, Oct. 18: Brent states: “You can never really understand a situation until you understand the people involved and their financial interests.”
COUNTRY: Taken over by mean people
What’s happening in our country? I see it all around. There are people in our country trying to take it down. From Charlottesvile to borders they’re tightening the noose. What’s happening in our country? There’s a …
PROP 1: Complex, costly and error-prone
As an Idaho voter, don’t you want the candidates for whom you vote to win in a fair and trusted process? Proposition 1 will take away a simple and transparent voting process that has worked for Idahoans for decades.
PROP 1: Taxpayers shouldn't subsidize party elections
Opponents of Prop. 1 claim it will create a “jungle” primary. Sorry, folks…but we have a jungle primary system now. Both the Democratic and Republican Party(s) have been fielding upward of 20-candidates, each, in t…
PROP 1: Mailer was deceptive
Yesterday, I received a mailer from a group called Idahoans for Open Primaries. High-quality and well-produced in patriotic red, white and blue on glossy paper, it claimed that Prop 1 “restores OPEN PRIMARIES” that…
NIC: Support the college
North Idaho College was established on Aug. 10, 1933. During the past 91 years, NIC has offered important higher education classes to people seeking training in hundreds of vocations and occupations.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Knudtsen, Durbin, Havercroft
For the past four years, I’ve watched our wonderful college circle the drain with Todd Banducci at the helm, and then dive straight toward losing accreditation with the intolerable Greg McKenzie as board chair. Des…
PROP 1: Vote yes for better candidates
I was beyond disappointed when I opened my ballot to see Marc Eberlein was the only “choice” for Board of County Commissioners, District 1.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Holdahl
I am proud to endorse Tami Holdahl for Idaho House of Representatives in District 2 Seat B. Tami is a dedicated community leader with a proven track record of advocating for our neighborhoods and ensuring that ever…