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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 …
PROP 1: Vote no on ranked-choice voting
I am voting NO on Proposition 1, and I would invite my fellow Idahoans to join me. Prop 1 would implement ranked choice voting in Idaho, an election system that is confusing and nearly impossible to audit. Ranked c…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Angiletta
Imagine you need brain surgery and you were shopping for a brain surgeon. Would you pick the one that has been the most successful doing the kind of surgery you need or would you pick the one that has lived in your…
DEMOCRATS: They don’t offer hope or progress
I am disheartened reading articles by Gil Beyer, Evan Koch and Jim Jones, preaching to vote Democrat. Mr. Beyer wants more “hope and progress.” More hope and progress like Harris has delivered the last 4 years?
SCHOOL LEVY: Vote for the future of community
Two years ago, I felt the immense pressure of a school caving in as the community it educates retracted its support. Fortunately, after student voices were heard, the supplemental levy passed. Since then, I have mo…
PROP 1: Don’t be fooled
Would you head to the polls this November if you knew your vote could be thrown in the trash? Of course not.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for levy, Marano, Durbin, Knudtsen, Havercroft
Thousands of people have relocated to Coeur d’Alene in the past five years because they see what a wonderful place it is.
TRUMP VOTERS: Pro Fascism?
“He is the most dangerous person ever. I had suspicions when I talked to you about his mental decline and so forth, but now I realize he’s a total fascist. He is now the most dangerous person to this country.”
HOLIDAY: It’s Columbus Day
Just a quick comment. It was Columbus Day on Monday. Not Indigenous People’s Day.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Sauter
Mark’s record of getting things done for North Idaho needs to continue. In 2024, he voted for 6 Idaho agriculture related bills that were signed into law. He co-sponsored legislation creating a depredation fund to …
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Knudtsen
I have had the pleasure of knowing Eve Knudtsen for more than 15 years and I believe she possesses the qualities and experience that will make her an outstanding trustee for North Idaho College.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Peery
The voters in Idaho District 2A have a significant choice for their State Representative. Loree Peery is a retired nurse, a 6th generation Idahoan and a common sense, intelligent individual. Loree Peery doesn’t bel…
VOTING: Be bold and vote
LET’S BE BOLD FOR JESUS! LET’S BE BOLD ENOUGH TO DO THE RIGHT THING.
PROP 1: Election mailer came at taxpayer’s expense
Just got my mailed flier telling me how to vote on Proposition 1 from State Senator Doug Okuniewicz. The letter was on State Senate Paper, mailed in a State Senate envelope, and I presume postage paid by the State …
HARRIS: Let’s get her elected
I heard one of the best orations I’ve heard in any of my 90 years recently by a former president. President Obama made the case for voting correctly this November.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Havercroft
The voters in Kootenai County are facing problems from an ambitious foe. Additional competence and integrity are needed on the NIC board of trustees.