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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 …
THOMAS: Steward of tax dollars
I have known Laurie Thomas for nearly 18 years. She has been the Chief Deputy Treasurer of Kootenai County for 13 of those years. Laurie is the most dedicated public servant I know. She works very hard for all of K…
PISCHNER: Has great experience
Every so often the voter has the opportunity to place the right man in the right position. Don Pischner is a perfect fit for Kootenai County Clerk. As a former JFAC member in the legislature, with his audit and acc…
THOMAS: For more excellence
I heartily recommend Laurie Thomas for Kootenai County Treasurer. I’ve known Laurie for many years and am very familiar with the outstanding job in that office by Tom Malzahn and his next in line, who now should be…
SEINIGER: Judge for the people
Do you consider yourself to be an ordinary person? Like me, most people in north Idaho consider themselves to be ordinary persons. William “Breck” Seiniger’s opponent stated that Seiniger’s agenda is to represent t…
HORTON: Keep a good judge going
Our existing Supreme Court Justice Joel Horton is a native of Nampa, Idaho, and has given 28 years to public service here in the Gem State. He served as deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Ada and Twin Falls counties, D…
CURRIE: Listens, solves problems
Rick Currie is legislative candidate in the group of reasonable conservatives running for the legislature. He’s a listener and a problem solver. And, he will go to Boise and work for you.
SCHINDELBECK: Not a good ol' boy
I am supporting Toby Schindelbeck for House Seat 4A, and you should too. We have a big problem with our representatives being members of the good-old-boy network. Schindelbeck is an outsider who owes favors to no o…
MALEK: Smart and conservative
In looking at the choices in the upcoming Republican primary race for Legislative District 4 (which encompasses most of the city of Coeur d’Alene), the choice couldn’t be more clear. Luke Malek has already done an …
PISCHNER: Your safe, smart choice
Recently appointed County Clerk, Jim Brannon, spent more than three years and cost the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars by suing Kootenai County, the city of Coeur d’Alene, and Mike Kennedy personally, al…
CHEATHAM: Has experience, integrity
Who knows a candidate better than their spouse? First, let me write about Don Cheatham’s character which I believe is of the utmost importance. He’s a truly nice, honest, conservative, spiritual and extremely intel…
WIEDENHOFF: A true public servant
Please join me in supporting Fritz Wiedenhoff for Idaho State Representative District 2, Position A. Fritz has a long and solid public service career. That, coupled with his desire to ensure that the entire state, …
WILKEY: Here's the real story
I have always felt that any person running for office should concentrate on their own strengths, not try to win by smearing their opponent. That said, I am disappointed in Warren Keene’s political announcement citi…
THOMAS: Kind - and dedicated
Many times during election years we, as voters, are overwhelmed with statistics that are spewed by the various candidates. They would have us believe that everything they say is accurate and their opponent is in ne…
THOMAS: Invest your trust in her
It seems as though a gentleman by the name of Steven D. Matheson has thrown his hat into the race for Kootenai County Treasurer in opposition to our current Chief Deputy Treasurer, Laurie Thomas, who has been on th…
THOMAS: She'll inspire trust
There has been a severe lack of public trust in our elected officials lately. And while a lot of that may be for good reason, it makes it even more notable when we get the chance to vote for someone who is professi…