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Make your voice heard.
Your voice matters—and making it heard has never been easier. 5 Calls takes the guesswork out of contacting your elected officials by providing everything you need in one place: the issues, background information, your representatives' phone numbers, and even a simple...
A library card can change a life.
For many in our community, a library card means access to books, internet, job resources, educational programs, and opportunity. But the $50 annual non-resident fee has put that access out of reach for some families. Today, someone who lives in CDA can’t access books...
Commentary from the Community
What is worth striving for? Between the many ways we recreate and socialize on Memorial Day in the beauty of our shared home, it is sometimes easy to overlook the ultimate acts of service that reflect this day of remembrance. Memorial Day should ask more of us than a...
Commentary from the Community
primary source information matters At a recent legislative town hall on April 11, some legislators attacked public schools without offering any evidence to support their claims or proposing solutions to the perceived problems. For example, Representative Elaine Price...
Candidate Information
“I first decided to take on this race in 2022, and traveling the First District, I listened to what Idahoans from across the political spectrum want from the government. Enough of political theater and party politics distracting from the real issues, Idahoans want...
Announcing the 2026 democracy dinner: we the people
Get Your Tickets For The Democracy Dinner Here Join us for the 2026 Democracy Dinner — an evening to honor our past, celebrate our community, and recommit to the promise of democracy. Saturday, February 21Best Western CDA Plus Inn 5:00 PM – Social Hour & No-Host...
KC DEMS DEMOCRACY DINNER: AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Each year, the Kootenai County Democrats accept nominations from our Democratic community for two honors: the Art Manley Lifetime Achievement Award and the Rising Star Award. These awards are presented annually at the KC Dems Democracy Dinner, which...
SMALL ACTS, BIG IMPACT: SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED
On Saturday, October 25, the Kootenai County Democrats held our Annual Community Food and Supply Drive, supporting several vital local organizations: the 3rd Ave Marketplace in Post Falls, the Community Action Partnership in Coeur d’Alene, our Head Start programs, and...
Beyond Politics: Building Bridges Through Service
Lately, many have expressed concern about the erosion of our Constitutional rights and the state of our nation. These worries are real, and they resonate deeply here in North Idaho. While we can’t singlehandedly change national politics, we can make a meaningful...
Janet Gail Callen, 89
Janet Gail Callen, a beloved matriarch and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully Sept. 3, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the age of 89. Born and raised in Great Falls, Mont., on Jan. 19, 1936, Janet's early life was marked by the values of hard work,...
Regional library consortium members vote to dissolve Cooperative Information Network
By James Hanlon For The Spokesman-Review Members of North Idaho’s interlibrary loan consortium have decided to dissolve the Cooperative Information Network that has shared materials with patrons across the region for more than 40 years. Amid disputes with its largest...
An open letter from the Kootenai County Democrats
"What you leave as a legacy is not what is etched in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." As the Kootenai County Democratic Executive Committee, we raise our unified voice in thanks to Even Koch for his years of selfless leadership. We wish...
May Day Strong: We Are the Many
On Thursday May 1st, from 5PM-7PM, citizens of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, will gather for a May Day “Honk & Wave” protest at U.S. 95 and Appleway Avenue near Walgreens. Workers, immigrants, students, and families from North Idaho will join over 600 events nationwide in...
Indivisible “Hands Off!” – North Idaho Fights Back
April 5, 2025, Highway 95 and Appleway Avenue 11:00 – 5:00 Contact – Ethel Steinmetz Marmont esolympia@gmail.com (360) 489-8418 Why We Protest: We uphold Idaho’s traditional values, which include respect for democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law....
Trump Wins, Americans Lose
After all the MAGA supporters' honking, flag-waving, and frantic behavior, do we see any evidence that Trump will reduce food prices, utility bills, or housing costs? No, we do not, and we won’t see any changes in these areas. The simple fact is that Trump has...
Who Was Responsible for the Chaos at the Town Hall Meeting?
I attended the Town Hall meeting where Dr. Teresa Borrenphol was physically assaulted and had her First Amendment rights violated. Although my husband and I only stayed for a little more than half of the meeting, I want to express what we observed during the gathering...
Thank You to our 2024 IDaho Democratic Candidates
Our 2024 Idaho Democratic Candidates deserve our thanks for putting themselves out there in a challenging political environment. Although they did not prevail, their impact is visible and will lay the groundwork for upcoming electoral challenges. As a result of their...
Dem Club Update
The Kootenai Democrats are planning a Christmas social on Thursday, December 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Art Spirit Gallery which is located at 415 Sherman Ave. in Coeur d’Alene. As opposed to a potluck, it was suggested that we have some CC...
Dem Club Update
If You See Them, Thank Them Our Idaho Democratic candidates deserve our thanks for putting themselves out there. Although they did not prevail, their impact may be visible in the years ahead. Many potential Democratic voters were personally contacted by a Democrat for...
DEM CLUB UPDATE: REGARDING GUN VIOLENCE
The recent mass shooting in Georgia is a reminder to us that America refuses to take gun violence seriously. The US differs from other countries is the mass quantity of guns our citizens hold. Unfortunately, many of these guns are not well stored or adequately...
Democrats Played a Role in the Labor Movement
It always amazes me when I read letters to the editor and social media posts that deride the work of Democrats. Labor Day and union victories it stands for are a perfect reminder to the nay sayers of what the Democratic Party is all about. Labor Day was promoted by...
Dem Club Update
Last Monday night, the Dem Club had another get together at the CDA Cider House. This most enjoyable evening featured a good crowd including old friends, new friends, and recent acquaintances. We watched the Democratic Convention on the large screen TV and Face Timed...
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Harris’ VP Pick
**Introducing Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ Running Mate**
We are thrilled to announce that Governor Tim Walz will be joining Kamala Harris as her running mate. Governor Walz has consistently demonstrated his dedication to America’s working families through his extensive and varied career.
From his early days as a high school football coach, leading his team to their first state championship, to his service as a Command Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard, Governor Walz has always shown strong leadership and commitment. His journey continued when he pursued higher education on the GI Bill, showcasing his dedication to personal growth and education.
Governor Walz first made his mark in politics by winning his inaugural race in a Republican district, championing the needs of farmers and rural America. During his time in Congress, he took decisive action for veterans and worked tirelessly to forge compromises and get things done. As governor, he has made significant strides in helping middle-class families thrive, more so than any other statewide leader in recent memory.
Governor Walz has continuously fought and delivered for working families, much like the one he grew up in. His achievements include signing the largest tax cut in state history, lowering the cost of insulin to $35 per month, eliminating junk fees, and enacting paid leave legislation to ensure parents can care for sick family members without fear of job loss.
In the realm of fundamental freedoms, Governor Walz has been a steadfast advocate. He made Minnesota the first state to pass a law codifying abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ensuring that women’s rights remain protected.
Understanding the importance of safe communities, Governor Walz has taken action to enhance public safety. He has funded Minnesota police departments, facilitated the hiring of more officers, invested in body cameras, and banned chokeholds to foster trust between law enforcement and communities.
As a gun owner, avid pheasant hunter, and Second Amendment supporter, Governor Walz acknowledges the need for responsible gun control measures. His governorship saw the establishment of universal background checks for gun purchases, reflecting his commitment to reducing gun violence.
Governor Walz served six terms representing Minnesota’s First Congressional District, a conservative-leaning area where he was only the second Democrat elected since 1890. The son of an Army veteran and a retired Army National Guard member himself, he was the ranking member on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, where he passed critical legislation to address veterans’ suicides.
A lifelong Midwesterner, Governor Walz grew up working on his family farm. His background as a former union member and high school teacher for two decades has deeply informed his policy perspectives. He and Mrs. Walz have two children, Hope and Gus. Their personal struggles with fertility and the successful birth of their daughter Hope through reproductive health care like IVF underscore his commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to essential healthcare services.
Governor Walz embodies a relentless dedication to fighting for America’s working families. His extensive experience, both personal and professional, equips him with the insight and resolve needed to drive meaningful progress alongside Kamala Harris. Together, they will work tirelessly to ensure a brighter, more equitable future for all Americans.
Union Made Back-to-School Shopping Guide
A new school year is right around the corner. If you’d like to support good jobs with your purchases, we’ve got you covered. Below is a shopping guide that lists brands that employ union labor. Study hard, stay healthy, and let’s all work together to build a stronger...
Dem Club Update
On Thursday, July 11 the Dem Club discussed the SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity. The discussion hinged upon a 22-minute video by historian, Heather Cox Richardson PhD. Dr. Richardson is a brilliant historian. She placed the immunity decision in a historical...
Dems Rally for the Libraries
One of Michelle Krewson’s fondest memories of the library is walking with her children just a couple blocks from home to the old Coeur d’Alene Public Library on Harrison Avenue. She wasn’t able to learn typing in high school due to a broken arm, so she learned her way...
KC Dems Club Update
Our Friday evening social on May 24th was a great success with a good number of people attending. We saw old and new friends plus people we haven’t seen in quite a while. Since the days of the Iron Horse, many of the faces have changed but our coalition of friends and...
Dems Club Social Gathering
The Dems Club in-person social is this Friday, May 24, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. It takes place at the home of Ruben and Mary Miranda at 4045 W. Lennox Loop. For reference, their housing development is west of Atlas Rd and south of Prairie Ave. Please bring an appetizer or...
Remembering Jerry Shriner
Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Shriner, formerly of Coeur d' Alene, passed away on May 16, 2024, at his residence in Smithville, TN. Jerry was born in Spokane, WA and was a graduate of the University of Idaho. He spent most of his career in the field of Corrections and for many...
Dem Club Update
Our in-person get-togethers are well attended. Consequently, we plan to have our next one on May 24th. This social is timed to follow the May Primary Election (5/21) and the Idaho Democratic Caucus (5/23). This should provide ample fodder for discussion....
Dems Club Update
The Dems Club is planning to hold another social get together in April. We hope to meet at a venue that offers a variety of beverage and food options. Watch for the time and place. By now, candidates have filed for the May Primary and November General Election....
Dems Club Update
On Friday, March 8, the Dems Club held a discussion on the upcoming election and our current representatives. In the current session, our local state legislators have not proposed any legislation that I would support. Thankfully, the Idaho legislative...
Buell Hollister Obituary
Buell Hollister, 97Buell Albert Hollister, at the grand age of 97, took his last breath at home on February 6, 2024. His quick wit, mastery of language, entrepreneurial spirit, and obstinate determination to make the world a better place will forever be...
KC DEMS CLUB UPDATE
I am excited to report that the KC Dems Club will hold a meeting on Friday, December 15 over Zoom. The purpose of this virtual gathering is to review and approve the by-laws. Therefore, we require the attendance of fifteen dues paying members to approve the revisions....
KC Dems Club Update
This year’s Thanksgiving holiday is over. Yet, we can still cling to the holiday’s sentiment of being thankful for family and friends, and all that we have. We can also put that attitude toward helping others. Our Democratic Club small group took the week off for...
KC Dems Club Update
As I mentioned last week, we are no holding KC Dems Club meetings right now. Instead, a group of Dem Club members met to discuss the Democratic Club format and officers as we look toward the new year. The objective was to update our bylaws as well as encourage Dem...
KC Dems Club Update
The KC Dems Club bylaws require fifteen dues paying members to constitute a quorum to vote on any issue. However, given all the challenges during the COVID shutdown and recovery period, collecting dues was not our priority. Instead, we focused on keeping people...
Remembering Roberta Larsen
Roberta Marie Larsen, 87 Aug. 8, 1936 — Aug. 13, 2023 Beloved mother, wife, friend, advocate and supporter of the arts. Born on Aug. 8, 1936, at the house of Dr. Blackwell on Sherman Avenue, Roberta grew up in the home of her grandparents Richard and Iverina Rasmussen...
Vote Vibe
Vote Vibe is a new direction for us. It aims to attract and register young voters. This public event features music by DJ Stephanie Bogue, plus food and drinks including beer and wine by Frank’s Hoagies on 4th Street, along with swag bags and a silent auction. If you...
SOUPORT FOR THE END OF HOMELESSNESS 2023
Join participants on Thursday Nov 2, 2023, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for Souport for the End of Homelessness-a community fundraiser to support our area’s local citizens in need this fall and winter. Come enjoy over 30 different soups made locally, bid on our...
JOIN IDAHO DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS FOR LUNCH
Make plans to join Idaho Democratic Legislators for lunch at Capones Pub on the Green at the Ponderosa Springs Golf Course. Lawmakers from both the House and the Senate will be swinging through North Idaho, and they would love to meet Kootenai County...
Bringing Community Together
The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber, in collaboration with North Idaho College and Kootenai Health, has scheduled a series of free quarterly public forums. The forums are aimed at bringing the North Idaho community together for discussions on topics affecting the...
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
As part of our continuing community outreach effort, KC Dems will hold the 2nd Annual School Supply Drive to benefit community school kids. The drive will be Saturday, September 30th from 10 am-2pm at Ramsey Park-southernmost lot (closest to the Kroc...
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Meet the candidates for local offices with a potluck mixer at Art Spirit Gallery on October 21, 2023, at 6:30 PM. Bring a favorite potluck dish to share. With candidates from: CDA Rathdrum Spirit Lake Hayden This non-partisan event includes guests endorsed by...
LET’S WALK ABOUT IT-5K SPAN EVENT
For the sixth year in a row, Kootenai Democrats are proud to support the Suicide Prevention Action Network of North Idaho’s Let's Walk About It annual 5k walk. On September 9th at 10 a.m. at Riverstone Park, join neighbors and friends from across North Idaho as we...
Ice Cream Social
The August Dem Club Summer Gathering features an Ice Cream Social at the home of Paula and John Neils in Hauser. Their house is located at 15788 W Hollister Hills Dr. This event takes place on Friday, August 25 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. All you need to bring is something...
KCTFHR Reacts to Patriot Front …
The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations extends its appreciation and gratitude to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department under the able leadership of Chief Lee White, the City of Coeur d’Alene Prosecutor’s Office and the legal system including the jury decision...
KC DEMS CLUB MEXICAN FIESTA
The Democratic Club’s next social gathering is going to be a Mexican Fiesta. It takes place next Friday, July 21st from 6 – 8PM at the Home of Ruben and Mary Miranda. So, make plans to come by and enjoy a tostada bar and some good company. If...
KDWA GARDEN PARTY
SAVE THE DATE: Plan to join the Kootenai County Women’s Association on Tuesday, July 25 at their Annual Garden Party. Details will be provided soon. The mission of the Kootenai Democratic Women’s Association is to increase the involvement of women in the Democratic...
Big Blue Huckleberry Barbecue
Join your Democrat friends and neighbors for the Big Blue Huckleberry Barbecue. This special event offers an unforgettable evening of food and activities at the stunning Elk Point Events (more commonly known as Stellas on the Hill.) Elks Point Events is North Idaho’s...
Dem Club June Social
This Friday June 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, we are hosting our June Social. This is not a political event. Therefore, there will be no featured speaker, and no special video presentation. Instead, it will just be us, meeting together in-person to talk and share...
Join Fellow Dems at the Independence Day Parade
This year's July 4th Independence Day Parade is going to be bigger and better than ever with pinwheels, patriotism, our beloved donkeys, plus a whole lotta fun! So, join your friends and march with a fantastic group of people. Please use our Registration Page to let...
Caught Up in Traffic
Attendees applaud a speaker in opposition of a proposed regional traffic management center. Plans for a potential regional traffic management center were at the core of a raucous Thursday meeting of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization. The board of KMPO,...
Leading Idaho Initiative
Beginning in 2021, Idaho Gov. Brad Little began allocating funds for projects that reduce phosphorus loading to Coeur d’Alene Lake under the Leading Idaho Initiative. Since then, a total of $33 million has been allocated for this purpose. Gov. Little appointed the...
Vet’s Home Sponsorship Project
Please join us in supporting our Idaho Veterans with your generous donation to the Kootenai County Democrats’ Idaho State Veteran's Home Sponsorship Project 2023. Our goal is to raise $2,500 by the Fourth of July 2023. Contributing this amount will designate us as a...
DART announces candidate, levy endorsements
DART, Democrats and Republicans Together, released its candidate endorsements for the May 16 elections. “We advocate for sound, civil, and thoughtful community leaders in positions of governance and public service. We have reviewed the candidates’ profiles, their own...
Support these candidates, vital issues
The days of nonpartisan local elections actually being nonpartisan are dead and gone. That’s lamentable, but today’s reality. So what’s a voter to do when important local races are being financed and marketed to sway the masses ever further in one extreme direction or...
ID Veterans’ Home, Post Falls, Accepts Its First Residents
POST FALLS — Walter Robinson likes the coffee at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Post Falls. And yes, that’s a big deal. The other morning, when his wife, Rowena, arrived, she was surprised when he told her he was enjoying a cup of joe. “That’s something I...
Court Reinstates NIC Pres Swayne
COEUR d’ALENE — A Kootenai County judge has ordered North Idaho College to immediately reinstate Nick Swayne as acting president of the college while a lawsuit Swayne filed seeking reinstatement moves through the courts. In a written decision issued late Friday,...
OUR GEM: From the mountains to Our Gem of a lake
Lakes and rivers in Northern Idaho are beautiful and inspire thoughts of recreation on warm summer days. However, these surface waters are also critical to our water supply and rely on one major thing — snow! The Coeur d’Alene-St. Joe Basin, which includes Coeur...
Library allies
Nearly 250 people and counting have joined forces to show their support for libraries in the Community Library Network. The Community Library Network serves Kootenai and western Shoshone counties. Its libraries are in Post Falls, Hayden, Rathdrum, Athol, Harrison,...
Climate and the health of Our Gem
When our temperatures dip below zero, it’s hard to imagine how overall warming temperatures might be impacting our lake. Unfortunately, despite some frigid stretches, Lake Coeur d’Alene is already experiencing increases in temperature that can impact many aspects of...
Idaho Veteran’s SPonsorship Fundraiser
Let’s Support Our Idaho Veterans! In November 2022, Governor Little helped dedicate the beautiful, long-awaited, state-of-the-art Post Falls Idaho Veterans’ Home in Post Falls, one that might become the model for future veterans’ homes anywhere in the United States!...
Hijacking Democracy Symposium
The Hijacking Democracy Symposium takes place at the Red Lion Hotel Templin’s on the River in Post Falls on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 11 AM-3 PM. This symposium features top local and national speakers addressing how to protect democracy in the face of...
Interim President Added to NIC Lawsuit
COEUR d’ALENE — A previously filed lawsuit now alleges that North Idaho College trustees lacked authority to hire interim president Greg South and that South has received “unjust enrichment” as a result. Mike Gridley, the former city attorney for Coeur d’Alene,...
Obituary for Fred Glienna
A caring, sensitive man, Fred was known and admired for his generosity and kindness. Those qualities, however, did not dilute his stubborn opinions or passionate nature. No, no one would nominate him for canonization, but he did indeed give his heart and support to...
Kootenai Health board OKs transition to nonprofit
CDA Press Photo The Kootenai Health board of trustees on Tuesday approved moving forward with a transition from the district hospital structure to a nonprofit status. The vote was 6-1, with Steve Matheson providing the dissenting vote. Katie Brodie, Kootenai Health...
OUR GEM: Protecting our greatest resource
One of the greatest treasures North Idaho has to offer is the abundance of surface water and groundwater. As our area continues to develop, effectively managing impacts of wastewater disposal to this precious resource is becoming increasingly important. Although our...
New Veterans’ Home in Post Falls Opens
New Post Falls Veterans Home The North Idaho State Veterans Home was unveiled in Post Falls on Friday, 23 years after local veterans began working to bring to the region a nursing facility for men and women who have served the nation. More than 300 people, including...
Assessing Our Political Headwinds
A conversation with Idaho Democratic Party Executive Director Jared DeLoof and Chairwoman Lauren Necochea. Inside a modest Boise office, a few blocks from the Idaho Capitol, where Republicans have ruled for most of the state’s history, Democrats are planning a return...
DART: PUBLIC FORUM–NIC TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Set for 6 p.m. on October 20th at the Harding Family Center (411 N. 15th St.) DART group sponsors public info forums The “Role & Responsibilities of an NIC Trustee,” the first in a series of On Point public forums, sponsored by a group of community-minded...
Bay Watchers: Citizen Water Quality Monitors
Courtesy Photo by the CDA Press Recently, the Community Water Resource Center at the University of Idaho in Coeur d’Alene, wrapped up its third year of citizen science data collection on Lake Coeur d’Alene with the Bay Watchers. The Bay Watchers are a dynamic group of...
NIC trustee candidate forum
NIC trustee candidate forum announced A forum featuring candidates seeking election to the North Idaho College board of trustees will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the Schuler Auditorium on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene. This in-person event...
Idaho Public Television: Idaho Debates
Idaho Debates offers live general election debates at Idaho Public Television or archived recordings online. For more than three decades, Idaho Public Television has been Idaho's "station of record" for candidate debates. Ahead of the November general elections, we...
D1 Candidate Announces for NIC Trusteeship
Tarie Zimmerman of Coeur d’Alene is pleased to announce her candidacy for North Idaho College Board of Trustees, zone 1. An active community volunteer and financial advisor, when Ms. Zimmerman was asked to run for this non-partisan office, as she stated, “when asked...
Senate Joint Resolution 102 Ballot Measure
The Idaho Legislature would be able to call itself back into session if voters approve a proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution that appears on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. The amendment is known as Senate Joint Resolution 102, or SJR 102, and it will...
D2 Candidate Announces for NIC Trusteeship
Brad Corkill, longtime Kootenai County resident and business owner, announced Wednesday that he is running for the Zone 2 seat on the North Idaho College board of trustees. For 34 years, Corkill has been the owner and operator of Whiteman Lumber in Cataldo, which is...
DEMOCRACY, EXTREMISM, AND THE DOBB’S DECISION
SAVE THE DATE The Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." The...
Leading Idaho Initiative Funds stormwater design project
For the sake of the lake’s health, the city of Coeur d’Alene has been working to reduce the amount of untreated stormwater runoff that enters Coeur d’Alene Lake and the Spokane River. Stormwater runoff in the southeastern area of the city is collected and conveyed...
Give Blood to Alleviate Local Shortage
A single blood donation can save three lives. With the local blood supply depleted by almost half since the start of summer, and only a day’s worth of O-positive blood available, donations are more important than ever. “We’re in an emergency shortage,” said...
2022 North Idaho Democracy Dinner Gala
Please join us on Friday, September 23rd, 2022, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort for our Democracy Dinner Gala. Meet and mingle with our area candidates for the Idaho Legislature: Teresa Borrenpohl, Kristy Reed Johnson, Larry Bieber, and Tom Stroschein, and Kootenai...
Cd’A School District Uses Covid Funding
Coeur d’Alene public schools’ proposed school plant facilities levy going before voters Aug. 30 has prompted some community members to ask: What happened to the millions of dollars the school district received as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? The Coeur...
D5 Candidate announces for NIC Trusteeship
Broschet announces candidacy. Seeks Zone 5 seat on North Idaho College board of trustees. Pete Broschet, who lives in the Hauser Lake area, announced Tuesday that he is running in November for the Zone 5 seat on the North Idaho College board of trustees. A...
Council Adopts Inclusive prayer policy
The Coeur d’Alene City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to open invocations before meetings to any “nonprofit, faith-based organization within the city of Coeur d’Alene.” The change will start with the new fiscal year on Oct. 1. There will be a lottery system,...
ARPA funding, advisory groups and why they matter
On June 30, a press release was sent out outlining a historic initiative concerning water in the State of Idaho. Governor Brad Little, through his Leading Idaho initiative, is providing funding for agriculture, education, and transportation at the state level. An...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Network – Break the Silence Walk
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Consequently, the Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) of North Idaho is organizing a 5k suicide awareness and prevention walk. This annual walk serves to raise awareness about the support available for those...
Education Initiative Certified for November Ballot
$300-million-plus per year Quality Education Act will take a simple majority of votes in the general election to pass Idaho voters will decide whether to approve or reject Reclaim Idaho’s $300-million-plus per year K-12 education funding initiative on the Nov. 8...
Support the August 30 Safety and Maintenance Levy
Last spring, the Coeur d'Alene Public School's Long-Range Planning Committee presented a Long-Range Facilities Plan to the Board of Trustees. The proposal detailed a growing backlog of building maintenance and school security issues required to sustain the school...
A white nationalist moved to Idaho in search of an ‘ethnic enclave.’ He’s not alone.
Kyle Chapman swore he was a changed man. Chapman, a Boise resident, was addressing a judge while being arraigned in January on a felony charge after allegedly assaulting a Saint Alphonsus health care worker. “I know if you look at my record, it does seem bad, but I’m...
IDP on SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion: I never expected to see such a grave rollback of our rights in the 21st...
Poll Workers are Key to Fair and Honest Elections
Responsible Democrats! Get involved and help insure honest, fair elections by signing up to be a poll worker. Click here to Apply to be a Poll Worker. Kootenai County conducts four Elections each year, and Poll Workers play a vital role in the Elections...
With just months to live, former Idaho Democratic Party chair is ‘planting seeds’
When Fred Cornforth sat down across the table from me at a downtown Boise coffee shop in December, he immediately looked away, and tears filled his eyes. I had no idea that just three days earlier, he had received a death sentence. I was supposed to be meeting with...
IDP Statement on Uvalde Shooting
Chairwoman Lauren Neochea released the following statement in response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas: Like all Idahoans, I am devastated by the loss of 19 young children and 2 teachers in Uvalde, Texas. My heart goes out to the families...
Idaho Legislature moves to the right
Political observers predict the Idaho Legislature will move to the right and become more politically conservative after several establishment Republican incumbent legislators lost their primary election races Tuesday. Even though Idahoans rejected the more...
KCDCC Event Update
Inaugural Corn hole Tournament The Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee (KCDCC) held a Corn Hole Tournament and fundraiser last month at The Filling Station in Post Falls. This venue is a gastropub owned and managed by former KC Dem chair Shem Hanks. The...
IDP Response to R’s abortion-restrictive proposals
IDP on GOP committee chair ‘absolutely’ considering ban on emergency and long-acting contraceptives Idaho Democratic Party Chairwoman Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to a recording of Rep. Brent Crane, R-Nampa, admitting Republican...
Less immigrant labor in U.S. contributing to price hikes
Just 10 miles from the Rio Grande, Mike Helle's farm is so short of immigrant workers that he’s replaced 450 acres of labor-intensive leafy greens with crops that can be harvested by machinery. In Houston, Al Flores increased the price of his BBQ...
DART issues GOP primary recommendations
Here are the recommendations for moderate, reasonable candidates in the upcoming May 17 Republican Primary from the community-minded Democrats and Republicans Together (DART), a loose-knit collection of North Idaho residents who seek election of moderate, reasonable,...
Keeping Coeur d’Alene Lake’s water quality in check
Did you know Coeur d’Alene Lake is part of the Bunker Hill Mining and Metallurgical Complex Superfund Site? A recent Our Gem community survey revealed fewer than 30% of respondents were aware the Lake is included in the Superfund Site. The Environmental Protection...
IDP on Reporting that SCOTUS Plans to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to reporting that the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade: “Like many Idahoans, I am appalled to see reports that the Supreme Court is overturning Roe v. Wade. Idaho is...
