Kootenai County, ID

When Sen. Mary Souza of Coeur d’Alene decided to leave her seat and run for secretary of state, she assumed she’d have generous support from North Idaho – and especially her longtime friends on Kootenai County’s Republican Central Committee. And why not? Former Lt. Gov. Jack...

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — While mainstream Republican candidates won most of Idaho's top races during the primary election on Tuesday, preliminary results indicate that Kootenai County voters favored far-right candidates. In the race for Idaho governor, Kootenai County voters chose current Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin over incumbent Gov. Brad...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Those who make a living driving are struggling as gas prices soar.  AAA says all states now have prices over $4 per gallon. It’s something that has never happened before.  The average price of gas is currently $4.60 per gallon in Idaho, another record high. It’s also 12 cents higher in Kootenai County.  Washington set a record...

Voters in Kootenai County sided with the official local Republican Party that has criticized candidates, including incumbents, as not conservative enough in Tuesday’s primary election. The entire slate of candidates endorsed by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee appeared headed for primary victories, and thus likely election in November,...

COEUR d’ALENE — The current county commissioners might choose Prosecuting Attorney Barry McHugh’s replacement when he takes the bench next year. McHugh announced in February his intention to become a district judge, following the retirement of Judge Lansing Haynes. When a midterm vacancy occurs on the court,...

They’re reasonable. Respectful. Well-educated. And in turn, highly respected. Coeur d’Alene Reps. Paul Amador and Jim Addis, this way to the door, please. We are taking nothing away from victorious Elaine Price and Carl Bjerke, whose circumnavigation of the local political planet that is Kootenai County Republican Central Committee helped them defeat Amador and Addis in Tuesday’s primary. Obviously, being KCRCC bedfellows paid off far more than years of public service did for incumbents Amador and Addis.

I note that the press seems to have very little understanding of what it means to be a Constitutional American. Kootenai County voted differently than did the rest of the state of Idaho. Generally the people of Kootenai County supported very conservative candidates who recognize America is a Republic and who support reliance on the U.S. Constitution.

Bruce Mattare, the citizens of Kootenai County are proud of you after being elected to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday. Coeur d’Alene Whitman County Commissioner 1995-2007.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Heading into the hot summer season, the Kootenai County housing market is showing no signs of cooling off. According to the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors, the median home price in the county in April rose to $549,950, a 23.6% increase over a year ago and up nearly $15,000 from March.

COEUR d’ALENE — A plan by local Republicans to infiltrate and dismantle the Kootenai Democrats has failed, and it’s reportedly strengthened the local left-wing party. In a recorded phone call published in March by The Press, Kootenai County Central Committee Youth Chair Dan Bell outlined a plan to take over the Democratic Party by running Republicans for precinct captain positions.

COEUR d'ALENE — Several incumbent candidates were ousted by newcomers in Tuesday's primary election. For Kootenai County Commissioner Chris Fillios, who was sworn into office Jan. 9, 2017, the day after this week's election was a bitter one. "I love this state, and I love the people of this...

COEUR d’ALENE — Local candidates backed by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee won their primary elections by wide margins, according to the final, unofficial results. Bruce Mattare defeated Chris Fillios in the race for County Commissioner District 2, garnering about 70% of the vote. He campaigned on...

COEUR d’ALENE — Heading into the hot summer season, the Kootenai County housing market is showing no signs of cooling off. According to the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors, the median home price in the county in April rose to $549,950, a 23.6% increase over a year ago and up nearly $15,000 from March.

COEUR d'ALENE — Curious kids dug their hands into a bin of raw corn, giggling and chattering as they enjoyed the tactile experience Wednesday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. "I learned that there are many parts of how you grow corn and how there are many things that you...

History is our greatest teacher and reveals patterns and truths about where we have come from and where we are headed. Our old-fashioned values of freedom, liberty and justice are what unites us as Idahoans. Our love for our faith, family and our fellow neighbors are what make our particular community such a remarkable place to live, work and raise our families to do the same.

If you can’t beat ‘em, berate ‘em. Wait, that’s not how it goes. If you can’t beat ‘em, belittle ‘em. Poo. That’s not it, either. Despite what the open warfare rules of politics might dictate these days, maybe there’s still something of an approachable middle ground out in that bloody battlefield. Joining ain't gonna happen, so how about this for a compromise: