INITIATIVE: Reasons to vote it down

Idaho currently prohibits (HB 0179; passed March 28, 2023) Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), but some of our more liberal friends are trying to change that fact.

ELECTION: Something to believe in

I guess I’m proud to be a RINO or at least the way the current leadership of the KCRCC defines it.

RATING: Look at the bottom line

I am grateful to S. Schad for describing the KCRCC “rating and vetting” process. It seems very thorough, and I commend KCRCC for going to the effort. It is a fine thing that KCRCC works hard to identify conservative Republicans.

FOOD: Leave a bag by your mailbox

Bless the letter carriers who are having their annual food drive this weekend. I hope people will hang a bag of food by their mailbox to be given to our local food banks.

HOUSING: Can’t pin blame on Joe

One letter writer blamed the housing inflation on Joe Biden. It’s ridiculous to blame one man for especially our local housing costs. It’s not just that folks are moving here in droves. It’s that very rich folks are moving here in droves. They’re rich enough to pay high prices, in some cases, “name your price” amounts, to get land on the hills, build expensive houses/mansions, pay the prices.

Barn burns down in Coeur d’Alene

Barn was a total loss.

Portland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases

The ordinance takes effect immediately, and enforcement is set to begin in the coming weeks, Mayor Ted Wheeler's office said.

Netanyahu says Israel 'will stand alone' if it has to after threatened US arms holdup

Israel says that Rafah is Hamas' last stronghold in Gaza, and Netanyahu has repeatedly vowed to invade the city despite widespread international opposition due to concerns over the more than 1 million Palestinian civilians huddled in the city.

OPINION: The courage to lead differently

Good leaders use moral compass, not fear

MY TURN: One voter's guide to choosing wisely

Good research won't let you down

ELECTION: KCRCC needs major change

The Friday, May 2 opinion by KCRCC chair Brent Regan is yet another hit piece that is short on facts but long on misinformation.

ZAO: We need a doc in the house

Every once in a great while, a candidate emerges who is head and shoulders above the field, and especially above her opponent. That candidate is Cheri Zao, an Idaho native, reared in Alaska, received her medical training in Texas, and returned to Idaho decades ago to practice medicine.

ELECTION: Time to grab the handle

In all my 50 years of voting in Kootenai County, I’ve never seen precinct committee signs out.

ELECTION: Support Idaho Freedom Caucus

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” — 18th century Irish statesman John Philpot Curran

ELECTION: Can’t afford to keep Herndon

Senator Herndon’s 2024 votes against Idaho agriculture and water are misaligned with District 1 constituents; not “Saving Idaho” as he promotes.

Spring flowers are emerging, and so are bears

As black bears emerge from their winter hibernation, they will immediately begin to forage for food to replenish their fat reserves.

It is everyone's responsibility to keep bears wild, and not finding food rewards from household or business garbage cans.

Hecla reported first quarter sales of nearly $200M

Baker said Silver demand for solar has been growing at a 17% annual rate over the past five years.

Avista Foundation announces grants

In 2024 so far, Avista has awarded over $184,000 to help support communities.

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake edges Bonners in pitchers' duel in district opener

“These two have done it for the better part of four years,” Johnson said. “When you have those two guys on the mound, runs are going to be at a premium. And you have to score when you get guys on base.”

5A REGION 1 BASEBALL: At their best right now ... Lake City heads into state on a roll after knocking off Coeur d'Alene for second straight regional title

“Right now, I think we’re playing our best baseball right now,” said Criswell, who coached Lake City to a runner-up finish in last year’s tournament. “Even though we’ve got injury on top of injury, or we’ve got guys not playing or four or five starters out, we’re putting guys in positions and they’re playing well. I think we stack up pretty well with everyone down south. We’ve got some pitchers and if we can play defense, we can match up pretty well. I’m excited.”