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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 …
RUNNING: Bald really is beautiful
Best wishes to Lake City High cross country standout Kyler Little (ably profiled by Bruce Bourquin on Oct. 30), bald in his teens because of alopecia. Actually he’s in good company: Dick Buerkle (pronounced “Berkle…
OTTERS: Giving thanks for event
Thanks to Governor and First Lady Otter and the whole ensemble of “Hymns of Thanksgiving” for an enjoyable, uplifting, Thanksgiving evening. We should all join them in giving thanks to God for all of the blessings …
MILLER: Support this city supporter
Kiki Miller has been a resident for more than 35 years. A Coeur d’Alene High School graduate, she remained here and actively participated in our community to make it the best for everyone who lived, worked and play…
WIDMYER: Great business leader
As employees of the Fort Ground Grill we would like to share our thoughts regarding the owner,
LEADERS: Vote for these four
The City Council election is quickly turning into a showdown between two very different and distinct teams. One is a team of highly engaged, community-minded citizens and the other team appears to be less tolerant …
CHURCH: Here's who we're not
It has come to our attention that a new political action committee, True North Idaho, has become active in local elections here in our area. Please note that True North Idaho has no affiliation or relationship to T…
KUNKA: Owes nobody favors
I’ve never been a politically active person, but the more I see greed taking control of our country, with communities following suit, the more I’m compelled to share why I back Joe Kunka for
ADAM: Fiscally sound leader
Noel Adam is what we need in Coeur d’Alene, he is a fiscal conservative. Your money will be taken care of by good business budgeting and strong fiscal policies. You can trust that he knows that our dollars will not…
SOUZA: Equal access for all
This city election is as important as any in recent memory. The new
SOUZA: Breath of fresh air
When you think about it, Woody McEvers is the sole remaining reason for all the stressful negative feelings that our community has been going through for the past few years.
VOTE: Oust the gay agenda
Gay, homosexual, bisexual, lifestyles are sin all the time. As a concerned citizen and one who loves this beautiful state of Idaho, I believe that our current
VISION: Widmyer definitely has it
What kind of leaders should we elect for Coeur d’Alene? Vision is a critical component of effective leadership, and two candidates lack both of these qualities.
SCARY: A future with Mayor Mary
It’s Halloween week, and as I sit contemplating all things scary, I can think of nothing more frightful than the prospect of having Mary Souza as the “leader” of our community for the next four years! Her negativit…
SOUZA: Will be a great mayor
Mad Mary! Huh? Well, a lot of us are MAD as hell and are trying not to take it anymore. I know Mary Souza personally and think she will make a great
ADAM: He puts people first
Putting the people of Coeur d’Alene first, this is a strong and true statement. Noel Adam has been recognized both in the field of real estate and his military experience (22 years) for his ability to work with his…