Evan Koch
July 25, 2020
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Idaho Democratic Convention held in Moscow
Hundreds of Democrats from across Idaho traveled to Moscow this weekend for the Idaho Democratic Party State Convention, held at the University of Idaho.
My Turn: Dems remain optimistic about future of democracy
More about Jan. 6
Dems fend off takeover attempt
A plan by local Republicans to infiltrate and dismantle the Kootenai Democrats has failed
Resistance to the Republican Central Committee begins at home
Unfortunately, the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee has a 10-year history of sliding away from conservativism and into immorality.
Real Democrats call out fake Democrats
On March 9, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported that the Youth Director of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, Dan Bell, enacted a plot to take over the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee.
Precinct races
Dems may have thwarted alleged takeover plot
Dems may have thwarted alleged takeover plot
Dems resist alleged takeover
Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file
Local Democrats push back against alleged Republican takeover plan
INSIDE MY TURN - Poll workers can't do 'whatever they feel like doing'
Before we devote all our attention to the Idaho Legislature’s 2022 session, there is one item of business left over from the 2021 election that deserves our time because it bears on election security right here in Kootenai County.
Op-Ed: The Kootenai County GOP uses a racist lie to threaten public education and gain political advantage
It’s no exaggeration to claim that our upcoming Nov. 2 election is a crucial one.
Democrat leader weighs in on forms of government
Only recommendation: Minimize politics, emphasize qualifications
Democratic Central Committee chairman urges separation from ideological elections
Local Dems OK livestreaming meetings
GOP still has questions before accepting transparency offer
Commissioners awaiting questions from Republican central committee
In the interest of transparency
Commissioners wait on response from central committees to livestream meetings
Commissioners wait on response from central committees to livestream meetings
Cutting funds doesn't make schools better
On Wednesday March 17th an op-ed piece by the Kootenai County Republican
Op-Ed: Press needs more complete reporting
Democrats decry what they see as unbalanced reporting.
GOP, condemn the threats and intimidation
In the last month America has seen a frightening rise in threats of violence
At last, Election Day!
Polls open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; you can still register
Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Don’t just vote for a letter after a name
Community college trustees are elected based on their qualifications as educators or administrators, not on their political pa
No surprise: Parties see mandate differently
While the local population has split over Panhandle Health District’s board issuing a county-wide mask mandate, the head of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee criticized the requirement as a textbook example of government overreach.
Don’t let politics kill the music
The Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance organizes free summer concerts at Riverstone Park. These evenings of music feature the best local and regional performers, and are sponsored by community groups and businesses. The Kootenai County Democrats have sponsored them for three years. However, this year the concert was canceled because a splinter group of people objected to the sponsorship coming from Democrats.