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…
Support Wilson for post on library board
I have no doubt that Mary-Esther will bring forth the same dedication and work ethic while discharging her duties as a Boundary County Library trustee.
Wilson, Clark are not 'book banners'
Mary-Esther Wilson in District 5 and Lewis Clark in District 3. are running for Library Board seats. They are not "book banners"
Wilson's high moral character will serve library well
I had the honor of serving with Mary-Esther Wilson on the Library Policy Design Committee beginning in August 2022. It was here that I quickly recognized Mary-Esther's high moral courage and her value-based leaders…
Move is a step in the right direction
We are four months into the 118th Congress, and it is clear we face many challenges in the U.S. Senate and in Idaho. With the federal government’s outsized rol…
Keep our library open for our community
We are so fortunate to live in a community that has vast beauty, clean air, and many caring constituents. Having lived in Boundary County for 40-plus years, the library has always been an inviting place to gain kno…
Get out and vote in library election
There is an important library board election May 16 for those of you living in zones 3 and 5. Incumbents Aaron Bohachek (Zone 3) and Lee Colson (Zone 5) deserve your support. Both have demonstrated excellent lea…
Safeguarding Idaho's farmland
There has been increased concern in Idaho and across the country regarding Chinese companies’ purchases of U.S. farmland. Idaho agricultural land is a preciou…
Fox settles with Dominion
On Tuesday afternoon in a Delaware courtroom, Fox made a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems for $787 million, by which process Fox will not have to answer a lot of difficult and embarrassing questions in court…
Bohachek offers stable leadership on library board
If you live in Library Zone 3 (as I do) or in Zone 5, you have an important, upcoming election to choose your zone's library board member. Check with the courthouse clerk to discover which library zone you are in.
Let's talk about war
Let's talk about war. Why are we constantly engaging in it? Who benefits? What is the military-industrial complex? The names of companies that might come to mind are Ford Motor Company, International Harvester, Cat…
Health of Idaho forests key to addressing wildfire costs
Idaho has the unfortunate distinction of being in the top five states for acres burned by wildfire in 2022, including the disastrous Moose Fire that impacted S…
Gym's kindness means a great deal
I'd like to thank Mike and Deb, owners of Iron Mike's Gym, their staff and members
Dismay and outrage over IFF's false claims
In responding to Governor Little’s veto of HB 314a (The School and Library Protection Act), IFF President Wayne Hoffman said, “We are dismayed and outraged that Little would choose to betray children and families l…
Biden budget is unaffordable
The White House recently released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget proposal a month late, and it would run our country deeper in debt. It would drive up federa…
Facility Progress for BCSD
BCSD 101 Superintendent Jan Bayer shares facility maintenance and updates for the school district.