by Dawna Wilson | Apr 11, 2026 | Kootenai County News
Padula for Commissioner: Qualification—or Liability? Padula for Commissioner: Qualification—or Liability? As John Padula seeks election as Kootenai County Commissioner, voters are being asked to evaluate a candidate whose public narrative centers on redemption,...
by Dawna Wilson | Apr 10, 2026 | Kootenai County News
When Religious Conversion Becomes a Liability: The John Padula Question When Religious Conversion Becomes a Liability: The John Padula Question In American politics, the idea of redemption is powerful. Voters are often willing to accept that individuals can change,...
by Dawna Wilson | Apr 2, 2026 | Kootenai County News
FOP Flip-Flop: Why Did Kootenai County Deputies Reverse Course on John Padula? FOP Flip-Flop: Why Did Kootenai County Deputies Reverse Course on John Padula? A Stunning Political Reversal in Kootenai County In a move that has raised eyebrows across Kootenai County,...
by Dawna Wilson | Apr 2, 2026 | Kootenai County News
Stefanie Fetzer’s Run for Precinct Committeeman Raises Questions About Influence, Allegiances, and Transparency in Kootenai County Stefanie Fetzer’s Run for Precinct Committeeman Raises Questions About Influence, Allegiances, and Transparency in Kootenai County A...
by Dawna Wilson | Feb 25, 2026 | Kootenai County News
Campaign Finance Amendment Raises Questions About Bruce Mattare’s Contribution Filings in Kootenai County Campaign Finance Amendment Raises Questions About Bruce Mattare’s Contribution Filings in Kootenai County Kootenai County Commissioner Bruce Mattare amended a...
by Dawna Wilson | Feb 22, 2026 | Kootenai County News
Bruce Mattare’s Expanding Influence in Kootenai County: Special Deputy, Budget Authority, Growth Policy, and the Push Toward “Proactive” Policing Bruce Mattare’s Expanding Influence in Kootenai County: Special Deputy, Budget Authority, Growth Policy, and the Push...
