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Vote Today, Vote Bible
Voting day is today and there are hardly words to describe this election season. All I can say is I hope people take a step back and look inward at what they’ve become, and ask themselves if Jesus came back tomorrow would He be happy with their actions? We have been through this many times so I am not going to say much; if you want my opinions on positions I’ll put them below but my suggestion to you is to look at each race individually and fill in the bubble that best desc

Erin B.
May 19


Questions Surround KCRCC Legal Defense Fund Transfer
At the April 28, 2026 meeting of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC), the committee voted to transfer the remaining $17,418.95 from its Legal Defense Fund (LDF) to the Kootenai Freedom Caucus PAC — a political action committee that is publicly described as separate and independent from the KCRCC.

Erin B.
May 17


When Leadership Lacks Transparency: A Look at the KCRCC Ballot Controversy
🚨🚨The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee has quietly put out their "Recommended Republicans ballot" list on their website - not on the home page like in EVERY year prior - but buried under their Resources --> Voter Guide dropdowns. The KCRCC also has not posted their suggested ballot on social media even though they have already had their stuffing party and bags have been deployed to most of their precincts to be distributed. Why the sudden secrecy with the sugges

Erin B.
Apr 14


November 2024 Kootenai County Election Results
The results are still coming in, but NYT, P, Fox News, Decision Desk and others are all saying that Donald J. Trump will be our 47th...

Erin B.
Nov 6, 2024


ELECTION SPECIAL: Kootenai County Spectator Suggested Ballot and Polling Locations
This election cycle has been different. It has been vicious, divisive, and an obvious spiritual battle between good and evil.

Erin B.
Nov 5, 2024


Kootenai County Primary Election Results
Wow it has been a wild ride. This primary election season has brought a lot of anger, nastiness, and disgusting behavior out of the woodwork

Erin B.
May 22, 2024


Post Falls City Council Meeting Recap 1/2/24
The January 2 Post Falls City Council meeting was one of the fastest meetings in recent years. Although Mayor Johnson was absent, Council...

Erin B.
Jan 3, 2024


Liberals Register as Republican to Turn Idaho Blue
Liberals register as Republican to get a Liberal elected. Know your candidates and Just Say No to open primaries. #idpol #idaho #politics...

Erin B.
Nov 27, 2023


Mixed Results in Kootenai County Elections
After an evening watching the ballot counts come in, the KCRCC wins and losses are a mixed bag. Below is the KCRCC recommended ballot...

Erin B.
Nov 8, 2023


City Voting Day!
Today is voting day! Now is your opportunity to have input on who sits on the city councils, school boards, and fire commissions. Voting...

Erin B.
Nov 7, 2023


Poll Worker Open House 8/29
Kootenai County Clerk Jennifer Locke announced today a Poll Worker Open House to be held on August 29th. “As we recognize National Poll...

Erin B.
Aug 23, 2023


May 16 Election Results
Who would have thought that elections were going to become the spectator sport that they are now??? Below are the results from...

Erin B.
May 17, 2023


Tim Plass Announces Community Library Network Trustee Candidacy
Tim Plass of Rathdrum announced his candidacy this week for the Community Library Network Board of Trustees position. Plass has been a...

Erin B.
Mar 16, 2023


CDA and Lakeland Schools Levies Fail, Post Falls Levy Passes
Yesterday the people voted to decide whether their school districts deserved taxpayer money. In Kootenai County we saw the highest voter...

Erin B.
Mar 15, 2023


What is really going on in the Coeur d’Alene School District?
This is an extended version of the article that was posted in the print edition of The People's Pen. In March the Coeur d’Alene School...

Erin B.
Mar 9, 2023


Kootenai County Nov. 8 General Election Results
The November 8 general election was a roller coaster of emotions throughout the day, evening, and next morning; the Kootenai County...

Erin B.
Nov 9, 2022


Kootenai County-Wide Meetings Week of 11/7
A weekly snapshot of meetings throughout the county that could affect our daily lives. These include city council, county commissioner,...

Erin B.
Nov 7, 2022


What's Happening North Idaho Episode #14
Original air date: November 1, 2022 Join Erin Barnard and Matt Edwards as they explore the world of podcasting under the What's Happening...

Erin B.
Nov 1, 2022


Idaho Common Ground Ep. 2
Erin and Lucky sit down and discuss the argument happening on social media between voting down the party ticket or voting on principle....

Erin B.
Oct 31, 2022


Kootenai County-Wide Meetings Week of 10/31
A weekly snapshot of meetings throughout the county that could affect our daily lives. These include city council, county commissioner,...

Erin B.
Oct 31, 2022
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