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…
It’s a question of accountability
The recent environmental disaster known as the Kootenai Complex forest fire highlights the failure of Washington, D.C.‘s grand design for our local forests.
Is personal agenda behind Title IX complaint?
It is a shame that one individual, a non-resident, chose to file a Title IX complaint when the district is faced with the closing of one school, double shifts and losing programs.
Where were our officials at town hall?
This past Saturday, Feb. 4, Bonners Ferry was host to a town hall meeting at which Idaho Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle and Idaho Rep. Sage Dixon, R-Pondaray, spoke. Mr. Sauter was absent. There was decent public atte…
M&O levy is continuation of existing one
What is the truth about the proposed M&O levy and our property taxes? After seeing social media light up and hearing some dire predictions, I decided to dig for the truth.
Bill would enhance Stand Your Ground laws
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
February is Black History Month
Black history in Idaho is complex and encompasses a wide range of topics. Historically, the presence of Blacks in Idaho has been limited, with African American…
Voters' work doesn't end on Election Day
I'm hoping I'm wrong, but some elected people only represent one side of the coin. And possibly don't want to consider it — those who might have a different side of the coin.
Don’t be fooled by unfounded claims
In response to the story titled, “City considering LOT to fund the general budget,” I would like to ask that citizens of Boundary County use common sense when this comes up for vote.
Partisan expediency must not be prioritized over genuine solution to farm labor shortage
Although efforts to reach an agreement on federal legislation to address the growing farm labor crisis have not yet succeeded, it is important to understand th…
Legislative session beginning to pick up
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Idaho's legislative session gets underway
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column
Time to adopt the Bring Our Heroes Home Act
America’s servicemembers, past and present, have shown incredible sacrifice and dedication to defending our freedom. We owe it to our nation’s heroes and their…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What’s in a name?
With the rise of extremist ideologies and a resurgence of the Aryan dream in northern Idaho, perhaps it is time for Idaho to “unbundle” and fully honor the civ…
Law enforcement is selflessly willing to help
As another busy holiday season draws to a close and the new year gets underway, I am reminded of a critical segment of our population, who collectively never t…
Continuing to work for Idahoans
As the 117th Congress (2021-2022) draws to a close, it is a good time to update Idahoans on some of the legislative and policy changes we made progress on over…