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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 Fulcher
If ever there was a need to protect our border, that time is now. I’m glad Rep. Russ Fulcher understands that and will do all he can to ensure we get the protection we need.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Hearn, Peery, Holdahl
Idaho’s Legislative District 2, LD2, includes Clearwater, Shoshone, and Benewah County, eastern Kootenai County and three precincts in Bonner County.
ELECTION: Care about your neighbors
With this election, one thing is certain. When it’s over, some will feel relieved and righteous, and others crushed and worried. Some will feel betrayed. If it takes a long time to sort and count, everybody could b…
LAKELAND: Vote yes on levy
Lakeland voters, please vote YES for the Lakeland levy. Our public schools are THE reason why our Lakeland communities are outstanding.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Havercroft, Durbin, Knudtsen
As we cast our ballots, we urge Kootenai County citizens to vote for NIC Board candidates Durbin, Knudtsen, and Havercroft, and to vote YES on Proposition One. Our position is informed by over 50 years of collectiv…
LAKELAND: Vote yes on levy
We support the Lakeland School Levy and hope that all Lakeland School District patrons vote for the levy.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Angiletta, McKenzie, Lyons
I don’t believe the letters of endorsement in the paper truly represent the citizens of Coeur d’Alene, Dalton Gardens, Hayden, Hayden Lake, Rathdrum, Post Falls, and Athol. My understanding is that only those that …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Havercroft, Durbin, Knudtsen
NIC provides countless opportunities to Kootenai County residents and beyond. High school students can dual enroll to get a head start on their college credits. Online classes allow students to seek a degree while …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote Durbin for NIC trustee
Vote for Rick Durbin for NIC trustee on Nov. 5! Several reasons why he is the best candidate, and why you should vote for him: He is local to the community, graduated from Post Falls High School, runs a successful …
PROP 1: Two issues mixed together
California has an open primary system. We lived there for a time and got to see how it really works.
ELECTION: Vote for Harris/Walz
I know a vote for HARRIS/WALZ will save Idaho’s taxpayer, union workers and gun owners…
REGAN: Opinions are not facts
Brent Regan’s column in the Oct. 18 Press is titled “OPINION: NIC accreditation facts.” His opinions, however, are not facts. I offer the following points to counter his misleading statements.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Paula Marano
Having worked with Paula for many years, I have found her to be the most honest, thorough thinking, thoughtful, balanced person I have ever worked with.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Lyons, McKenzie, Angiletta
I appreciate all the hard work the conservative boards of North Idaho College have been doing these past few years. NIC is now doing very well. For about 12 years, the enrollment has been in decline. Something need…
FIRE LEVY: Desperately needs to pass
In the Hayden area, we have passed the Northern Lakes Fire levy several times with over 60% of the vote but that’s not enough, it takes 66% I believe. We need desperately to pass it this time.