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Transportation, immigration among session's top issues
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
We need to return Woodward to Idaho Senate seat
As residents of the Bonners Ferry community, we have known Jim Woodward throughout most of his life. He is an exemplary individual in both his personal and public life. Jim is currently running to recapture his sea…
Database shines line on candidates' donations
I recently did some research into local candidates' donations using the Idaho Sunshine Database. After this research, I have a few questions
Woodward working to protect Idaho citizens
I have been seeing a lot of criticism of Jim Woodward regarding his "no" vote on HB 500 back in 2020.
Shuman cares deeply about county, rule of law
I am voting for Dave Shuman for Boundary County Sheriff. Dave has spent over 40 years in service to others.
Vote Dave Walter for precinct chair
i have known Dave Walter and his family my entire life. Dave is currently running for the position of Republican committeeman for the Bonners Ferry/Kootenai Precinct and is highly qualified to serve in that positio…
Stolley, Woodward dedicated to community, service
One of the greatest satisfactions of teaching many years at Bonners Ferry High School is being able to watch students mature into adulthood and become successful, productive members of society. Two of these are Tra…
Travis Stolley is the best choice for sheriff
I urge you to vote for Travis Stolley for Boundary County sheriff on May 21. As a former Boundary County sheriff, I know what it takes to do the job. Stolley has all of the qualities needed to excel as sheriff…
VanGesen is best pick for sheriff
Boundary County is an amazing place that my wife and I are proud to call home. The decent people, the land, and the freedom to live how we like under the Constitution are just a few of the many reasons we love it.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
It is a short six weeks before the residents of Boundary County go to the polls to choose nominees of the political parties to compete in the November general election.
VanGesen has experience needed for post
I am a resident of Boundary County, have worked in law enforcement for the past 30 years and have held almost every position from the bottom to the top. A strong background in management and commander experience ar…
Travis Stolley is the right choice for sheriff
I am probably not much different than most of you when I say I am sick of all the non-factual political propaganda circulating across our nation and even within our own community. I think you would agree that worki…
Stolley is the best candidate for sheriff
A phrase that captures the essence of Travis Stolley is: "it is not the age, it's the mileage." This strong man has a diversified resume that is a path to becoming our next sheriff.
It is time to put words into action – love over hate
Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous quote “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin?” points to us first as individuals, then our homes, neighborhoods, places …
Stolley has served his country, community
With nine years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps and four deployments during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Travis Stolley has served his country well. He and his family understand the sacrifices involved in put…