What if they threw a Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce/NIC candidates forum -- and nobody came? Does it still make a sound? I don't blame the chamber and college for the lack of interest in the candidates forum held at Kroc Center Wednesday night. There simply seems to be a lack of interest in the local races. Fortunately, the statewide races, including the ones for governor and superintendent of public instruction, will pull some citizens to the polls. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen)

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