Kootenai Journal

06/11/2024

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: The Voters Have Spoken

Proposition 1 was soundly defeated, the Constitutional Amendment passed, Sheriff Norris easily secured a second term, and all three NIC trustee seats were won by SaveNIC backed candidates.

https://kootenaijournal.com/2024/11/06/local-election-results-the-voters-have-spoken/

06/11/2024

"God spared my life for a reason and that reason was to save our country and restore America to greatness."

“God spared my life for a reason and that reason was to save our country and restore America to greatness.”

06/11/2024

U.S. Army veteran Lindsay Hyle had no idea where the journey would lead when she embarked on a “fun little boutique” for ladies intimate apparel in November 2018. Within the first two years of opening Lush Intimates, now rebranded as Lia at the Lake, Hyle experienced circumstances that destroy most small businesses, including multiple relocations, buying out a business partner, catastrophic supply chain issues due to Covid-19, and balancing work with time-intensive family needs.

God works in wondrous ways. Lindsay Hyle COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — U.S. Army veteran Lindsay Hyle had no idea where the journey would lead when she embarked on a “fun little boutique” for …

05/11/2024

Is the migrant crime wave stemming from the open border hitting close to home?

Is the migrant crime wave stemming from the open board hitting close to home?

05/11/2024

All polling locations in Kootenai County will remain open until 8:00 p.m. Voters are reminded that the First Amendment protects free expression and political speech even at the polls.

05/11/2024

Walter William Bell, 42, was convicted of one count of Aggravated Battery and one count of S*xual Battery.

05/11/2024

Unfortunately, as long as Marxists remain leaders within today's Democratic Party, we cannot come together after this election in peace and reconciliation. Whether we win or lose today's elections, we must continue to fight, fight, fight! No matter how exhausted we are, we must be indefatigable as we defend our Federal Constitutional Republic against all enemies, foreign or domestic.

Unfortunately, as long as Marxists remain leaders within today’s Democratic Party, we cannot come together after this election in peace and reconciliation. Whether we win or lose today’…

04/11/2024

As votes come in, we want all eyes on us to ensure transparency and build trust in our voting system. We have a series of cameras you can watch as we open absentee ballots and during election night as we count votes.

As votes come in, we want all eyes on us to ensure transparency and build trust in our voting system. We have a series of cameras you can watch as we open absentee ballots and during election night…

02/11/2024

Early voting has officially closed for the Idaho 2024 General Election. The Kootenai County Elections Department handled a record high number of early voters with 19,615 ballots cast from October 15 through November 1, and it processed 1,384 new applications for registered voters.

Early voting has officially closed for the Idaho 2024 General Election. The Kootenai County Elections Department handled a record high number of early voters with 19,615 ballots cast from October 1…

02/11/2024

Press Release from City of Coeur d'Alene

Press Release from City of Coeur d’Alene

01/11/2024

Press Release from Idaho Transportation Department

BOISE, Idaho -- Cultural discoveries on a highway construction project in northern Idaho that change the narrative for Native American heritage in the area was the catalyst for an award from the nation's premiere transportation governing body on October 31.

Aerial vantage point of McArthur Lake

Press Release from Idaho Transportation Department BOISE, Idaho — Cultural discoveries on a highway construction project in northern Idaho that change the narrative for Native American herita…

01/11/2024

Throughout most of human history, people were considered either children or adults. There was nothing in between. American psychologist and founding member of the American Psychology Association, G. Stanley Hall, is credited with the first use of the term "adolescent."

Throughout most of human history, people were considered either children or adults. There was nothing in between. American psychologist and founding member of the American Psychology Association, G…

01/11/2024

At this point, one wonders why we should vote at all. Even when conservatives win, the left-leaning factions weaponize everything to wreak havoc and destroy in order to regain control. This is a culture clash between the right-leaning MAGA Republicans and the left-leaning educators and Democrat-voting political activists.

At this point, one wonders why we should vote at all. Even when conservatives win, the left-leaning factions weaponize everything to wreak havoc and destroy in order to regain control. This is a cu…

31/10/2024

This election could decide whether North Idaho College (NIC) remains under local governance or shifts control to Boise. Although those in power might not openly admit it, this is the underlying issue.

This election could decide whether North Idaho College (NIC) remains under local governance or shifts control to Boise. Although those in power might not openly admit it, this is the underlying iss…

31/10/2024

In a first of its kind Town Hall, Commissioner Mattare and Airport Director Gaston Patterson will discuss the future of our local airport and how it affects your community.

Press Release from Kootenai County Commissioners In a first of its kind Town Hall, Commissioner Mattare and Airport Director Gaston Patterson will discuss the future of our local airport and how it…

30/10/2024

Letter to the Editor -- by Robert C. Esson of Kootenai County, LAPD Commander (retired)

Elections are always filled with antagonistic rhetoric and mud slinging that candidates aim toward opponents in an effort to show themselves unblemished.

While scrolling through Facebook, a "Dan Wilson" for sheriff popped up on my screen. If you're unaware of this opponent to Sheriff Bob Norris, I would suggest you educate yourself. From what I have discovered, Dan Wilson is a former part-time reserve officer from a county in Washington who has never held a full-time law enforcement position anywhere else in the nation. He has taken on tactics in his election bid that are, at the very least, "mud slinging” and include some pretty ugly attacks on Bob Norris and his family.

Letter to the Editor — by Robert C. Esson of Kootenai County, LAPD Commander (retired) Elections are always filled with antagonistic rhetoric and mud slinging that candidates aim toward oppon…