Opinion
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Honoring those behind Idaho's historic election
The Nov. 5 general election was a historic milestone for Idaho. With over 900,000 ballots cast, we achieved the hi…
Keeping missing servicemembers at forefront of national conscience
Through a Congressional Record Statement, I had the opportunity to honor Idaho’s and all of America’s prisoners of war and missing in action, recognize the com…
Quilxka Nupika gives Kootenai strength, courage to go forward
November is acknowledged as Native American Heritage Month; a time to honor the diverse culture of Native Americans and to celebrate the true history. The following is a “brief” historical view of the Kootenai Trib…
When heading to the dump, keep trash covered
Have you driven north on 95 just below the Boundary County dump, and seen trash flying out of the back of a truck in front of you?
Businesses thanked for donation
Boundary County School District No. 101 officials would like to thank both the Idaho Forest Group and Alta Forest Products.
Honoring Idaho's veterans on Veterans Day
Idahoans come together each Veterans Day to honor Idaho Veterans, because you clearly understand the importance of what veterans give each of us as Americans. …
PDI, employees creating quality product, safely
Regarding the Oct. 12 article, "From family business to industrial operation: Neighbors fight against PDI’s expansion in Naples."
Mark Sauter gets things done for District 1
My husband and I voted for Mark Sauter (again) in the May 2024 primary. We will vote the same on Nov 5.
Open primaries favor the average voter
Closed primaries, in states that are monopolized by one party (like Idaho or Oregon), allow relatively small, highly motivated, extreme groups to dominate their parties by allowing those groups to focus all of thei…
We need ranked choice voting in Idaho
Do we want to send our District 1 U.S. representative to Washington — with only 18% of the vote? Under the present system, that is possible in this Nov. 5 Russ Fulcher (incumbent) race — four candidates on the ball…
Matthee puts in the effort
I have been excited to vote for Karen Matthee for House Seat 1A since I heard her effective responses at the candidates forum.
Prop 1 will take away one person, one vote
Prop 1 will first of all take away your one person, one vote.
Vote yes on the replacement M&O school levy and bond
It is important for all of us to get out and vote to support both the school M&O replacement levy and the Valley View bond.
Prop 1 will make elections more complicated
Prop 1 will, through the introduction of open primaries and ranked choice voting, make it more difficult to navigate choosing who we elect.
Community's generosity helping many in area
Thank you to our generous community members and businesses supporting the Selkirk Association of Realtors' annual Fall Food Drive benefitting our local Community Action Partnership Food program. This year, with you…