Democratic challenger A.J. Balukoff attacked Gov. Butch Otter’s record on school achievement and economic growth during today’s debate in Coeur d’Alene, S-R reporter Becky Kramer writes, as the two candidates faced off for the first time. Balukoff declared, “Governor, under your watch we are second…
At the close of today’s gubernatorial debate in Coeur d'Alene, each of the four participating candidates for governor was asked this question: Broncos or Vandals? According to S-R reporter Becky Kramer, these were their answers: A.J. Balukoff: “We're ecumenical in my family.” John Bujak: “Broncos”…
Well, that was a first in my experience – the simultaneous live and Twitter debate for governor of Idaho. @AJforIdaho wins the prize for the most live tweets, @OtterforIdaho for the most polite ones. Both candidates made creative use of hashtags, though @OtterforIdaho didn’t use…
The Coeur d'Alene debate in the governor's race is under way now at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library; word is the room is packed, standing room only. The campaigns of the two major-party candidates, incumbent GOP Gov. Butch Otter and Democratic challenger A.J. Balukoff, are…
Tamarack Resort says it will be investing $1.2 million into improvements to its mountain operations in anticipation of returning to seven-day-a-week skiing this year. “It’s a new day at Tamarack, and we’re looking forward to expanding operations to every day and elevating the resort experience…
Here’s a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has filed a lawsuit against a southwest Idaho fitness company. Wasden contends in the lawsuit filed in Ada County District Court that Body Renew Fitness & Tanning and…