Opinion
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2020 Spirit of Freedom awardees honored
In Idaho, we do not have to look far for good works. So many Idahoans work hard to lift burdens and brighten the...
Repetition of a lie creates reality
In the past week we have seen, anywhere one looks in the media, the thousands of people who deny the reality of the election results.
Could Trump win in the Electoral College or House of Representatives?
Even before the presidential election, there was speculation as to whether Donald Trump could win the election, even if he did not receive at least 270 electoral votes. In a 2019 law review article, Edward Foley,...
A shameless plug for Christmas cheer
The holidays are upon us!! For some people, this may not be a very exciting time, but for the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce, it’s one of our favorite times!
Veterans Day & working together for Idaho veterans
It is a great benefit to our state that more than 115,000 veterans choose to make Idaho their home. Idaho veterans offer a helping hand to their fellow veter...
Many questions surround presidential election
I'm sure there are millions of people across this country, as well as myself and most of my friends and relatives think this election was unfair and corrupt.
Call on officials to support National Popular Vote Bill
It's time to fix the outdated Electoral College system so that everyone's vote truly counts in presidential elections.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Cristóbal Colón
November is National American Indian Heritage Month and a good time to review the debate about Columbus Day.
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Voting: Self-governance in action
Self-governance guides our nation. Our country’s Founders affirmed its central role in the formation of our country in the Declaration of Independence when t...
Dixon is the right choice for District 1
What are the qualities one looks for in an elected representative? I look for honesty and integrity to start with, the ability to communicate with constituents yet being able to handle the more difficult language...
Dixon working diligently to preserve conservative values
For voters in Bonner and Boundary counties who have not yet decided on which candidate to select for our state representative seat 1B, I highly recommend voting for Sage Dixon.
The hypocrisy of science denial
Since last February when the COVID-19 virus was identified, we have witnessed an endless stream of what some call “controversy,” what others call a “hoax” or “a product of fake news."
Dixon's allegiance lies with Boise, not N. Idaho
As a conservative Republican, I’ve had concerns about Representative Dixon for some time, and now that he is running for a fourth term, we know a lot more about him.
Our tax dollars at work in relief bill?
Our tax dollars at work, huh? And I’d bet not one congressman has read this seems-soon-to-be-law bill. But what the heck, let’s reelect them all. It’s just tax dollars.