Opinion
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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.
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.
Concerns surround Katkee Fuels assessment
Deep concerns surround the Katkee Fuels Environmental Assessment. The current proposal by the Bonners Ferry Ranger District, backed by the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative, omits vital information: logging dimin…
Legislators mulling education, judiciary bills
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Vote for Dave Schuman for county sheriff
The most important election, besides the presidential, is coming up May 21 - the choice for Boundary County sheriff. There will be no final vote in November; this is it.
Bonners Ferry council, staff make city a better place
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the members of the Bonners Ferry City Council and the dedicated staff at the city of Bonners Ferry.
Speak up and voice your views
I am encouraged by the letters and opinions concerning the upcoming Idaho elections and the hope that Jim Woodward regains office.
Want a voice? Register to vote
Do you want a voice in our upcoming election? If you do, you need to vote in the upcoming primary election being held this spring on May 21.