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…
VanGesen is only candidate with command experience
After attending the debate, and reviewing websites and Facebook pages of the three candidates for Boundary County Sheriff, it surprised me that only one candidate has any incident command level training and experie…
Sauter’s actions show dedication, hard work
Most of us want our elected representatives to be hard-working, effective, and responsive to us, their constituents. Our current state representative from District 1A is just that.
Think local, vote Stolley for sheriff
I support Travis Stolley for Boundary County sheriff. In listening to the candidates and reviewing their websites, there are things that seem appealing on the surface, but others are deeply concerning.
Political misinformation and attacks on Woodward
If you’ve recently received junk mail attacking Jim Woodward, a native of Boundary and Bonner counties, brace yourself for more as Idaho’s primary election approaches. This malicious misinformation campaign, unprec…
The top reasons to support Jim Woodward
I have known Jim Woodward for over a decade. Here are my top reasons to support him for Idaho state senator.
Woodward is the best Idaho Senate candidate
I met Jim Woodward when he was first running for office. He impressed me with his kindness and genuine interest in my thoughts and opinions. This was true even after his election. A lifelong resident of North Idaho…
Pearl Theater shows hypocrisy over Pride comments
After posting Scripture verses in response to their advertised June pride event, I was blocked from their page.
Is Schuman getting the Trump treatment?
Of the three candidates for Boundary County Sheriff, Dave Schuman is the only person who knows and cares for each of us with experience and integrity to hold this most important office and our trust in law. For 44 …
VanGesen ignorant of constitutional rights
Boundary County Sheriff candidate Jon VanGesen showed up on my property in Bonner County in the fall of 2021 doing an agency assist and completely ignored a sign at the front that stated, "No warrant no entry beyon…
Legislature tackles gun, gender legislation
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
How to support Jim Woodward for the Idaho Senate
I vote for the person, not the party, and I was appalled when Scott Herndon won in the 2022 Republican primary, ahead of my preferred candidate, Jim Woodward. May matters, folks! If you support Jim like I do, make …
Sheriff’s debate was respectful, informative
I attended the Boundary County Sheriff’s Debate which was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Time to 'recall' Scott Herndon
Similar to the situation that recently occurred in the West Bonner County School District, we need to “recall” Idaho Sen. Scott Herndon for thinking he knows best how to "engineer" our society.
Woodward is the right choice for community
I’m an Independent voter who registers Republican to get decent people into state government. Jim Woodward is one of those people, and his opponent – Scott Herndon — is not.
Stolley is the right choice for sheriff
Schuman has been around for a while, and he seems like a decent guy, but I think he lacks the wherewithal to do the job effectively.