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Opinion

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Updated 2 days, 21 hours ago

Whose choice is it really?

A few weeks back, I mentioned that funding of private schools with public money would be a significant policy ques…

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
Don't change what isn't broken

Those of you who are scratching your head when you hear that Bonners Ferry was "Idaho's Friendliest City," you are not alone. This being in the past is about the only thing that the locals and newcomers can agree o…

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
Honoring Idaho's Native American heritage

In addition to honoring the remarkable achievements of Native Americans and their ancestors, the resolution emphasizes Congress’s reaffirmation of tribal self-…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kootenai Tribe gives thanks for family, tribe, community

Since 1990, Congress has authorized an annual presidential proclamation that designates November as National American Indian Heritage Month to encourage all people to learn about the contributions and cultures of t…

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 highest total voter turnout in state history. T…

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Vietnam veterans are a part of us, part of our history

On Veterans Day in 1984, our 40th President Ronald Reagan spoke at the dedication ceremonies for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Statue, the statue of three serv…

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Kootenai Tribe embodies resilience, strength

Native American Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples, honoring the enduring cultures, traditions, and contributions that continue to shape our communities today.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
County officials, employees friendly, helpful

This week, I needed the services of several county offices that are no longer located in the Boundary County Courthouse.

Updated 3 months ago
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…

Updated 3 months ago
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…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
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?

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Businesses thanked for donation

Boundary County School District No. 101 officials would like to thank both the Idaho Forest Group and Alta Forest Products.

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
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. …

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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."

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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.

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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…