Archive - The Hayden Citizen

Precinct Committeemen and the Battle for the Republican Party in Idaho

Learn about Precinct Committeeman candidates for Hayden and their history of political donations

Apr 26

Opinion: Why I voted for HURA expansion after campaigning against it

City of Hayden Councilman Thomas Shafer advocates for HURA expansion to address traffic concerns

Apr 13

January 2024

Public Safety Commission appointments and other law enforcement news

Mayor Scott Forssell appoints five members to Hayden's new Public Safety Commission. Sheriff Norris announces re-election campaign.

Jan 6

December 2023

Dan Wilson launches campaign for Kootenai County Sheriff

The Hayden Citizen will be covering local 2024 races

Dec 15, 2023

November 2023

Opinion: Our Last Chance to Remember the Prairie

Daniel Finley argues for the preservation of the prairie via the Kootenai County open spaces bond on the ballot for the Nov. 7, 2023 election

Nov 4, 2023

Opinion: encourage public participation at City Council meetings and remove speech restrictions

Thomas Shafer advocates for transparency and free speech

Nov 3, 2023

October 2023

Hayden Planning & Zoning Commission considers updates to the Comprehensive Plan

The commission meeting drew protestors who balked at Chairman Alan Davis's proposed changes before the upcoming Nov. 7, 2023 election

Oct 28, 2023

Opinion: the pitfalls of a City police force

Tom Shafer writes the first opinion piece in The Hayden Citizen's new opinion section

Oct 20, 2023

September 2023

Thomas Shafer seeks to shake up Hayden City Council with candidacy for Seat #3

The news release, the match up, endorsements so far, and PACs

Sep 30, 2023

Matt Roetter and Roger Saterfiel running for re-election to Hayden City Council

The possibilities in Hayden come into focus as Roetter and Saterfiel file

Sep 7, 2023

July 2023

Luke Sommer announces candidacy for Mayor of Hayden

Sommer announces his candidacy during Hayden Days and begins to hold events

Jul 29, 2023

July 8th roundup for HCC, HURA, and the election

A quick smattering of events and news

Jul 8, 2023

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