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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 …
CHARTER: Superb teachers overlooked
Teachers are important; that’s why we have Teacher Appreciation Week. Unfortunately, some teachers are overlooked. The Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy — of which I am a proud student — was utterly overlooked in the p…
PISCHNER: Best choice for clerk
On May 20 we will choose nominees for various statewide, legislative district and local offices.
TEACHERS: Turrell is simply terrific
I would like to recognize Tracy Turrell for being an amazing teacher. He has helped me grow as a person the past four years. He has been one of the many teachers at Lake City that I know I could talk to about anyth…
POEM: A tribute to our teachers
Growing up,
POEM: Bringing Dee home
Imagine for a moment you are many years less,
EBERLEIN: For new leadership
One incumbent is running again for Kootenai County Commissioner in the May 20 primary election. Please unite, Republican voters, and vote for his opponent.
FRASURE: Experience makes him the choice
I am writing to show my support for Evan Frasure running for Secretary of State. The Secretary of State duties consist of being the official link for Idaho businesses, supervising elections, Idaho’s civics teacher …
WERNER: Receives ex-mayor's support
Terry Werner is absolutely the best choice for Legislative District seat 3A, and has earned the right to ask for voter support to represent them in the Legislature.
MENDIVE: Just check the record
Ron Mendive’s voting record proves conservative leadership. According to the 2014 Freedom Index, Ron Mendive scored second in the state of Idaho legislature with a score of +154! Yes, that makes him the No. 2 Conse…
THOMAS: Honorable and trustworthy
I am writing in support of Laurie Thomas, Republican, for Kootenai County Treasurer. Laurie has honorably represented all of us as Deputy Treasurer for the past 13 years. She respects and enforces the checks and ba…
WARMING: Chilled by Harris column
For some time I have held my nose and read Cliff Harris’ column on Mondays for what little useful meteorological information it provides. But when I saw on May 5 that the headline was a climate-change denying propa…
WHALEN: Personal testimonial for Pat
When I first heard that Pat Whalen was running for senate, I couldn’t help but think how good he would be for the Post Falls/Rathdrum area. The first time I met the Whalen family I was down on my luck and was witho…
ELECTION: One goal for everybody
Idaho has the lowest minimum wage and our students score the lowest on standardized tests nationwide. What’s got me wondering is why people don’t recognize a change is in order? Seriously in order. How long are we …
NONINI: Always in the neighborhood
The Mica-Kidd Island area south of town has been happy hunting grounds for politicians looking for votes. Unfortunately, most politicians never visit us unless it is election time. There are some exceptions to this…
MATHESON: Earns a Spirit Lake vote
I have read much about the two Republican candidates for the Kootenai County Treasurer position, and have decided Steve Matheson is the superior choice given his education and experience.