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Seeking Idahoans' input to develop affordable housing policy
Access to affordable housing remains one of the most pressing issues affecting both employees and employers across…
Matthee will help bring back our doctors
Childbirth no longer happens at Bonner General Health in Sandpoint. Idaho's legislature has ruled that "a person in Idaho who performs an abortion may face 2-5 years of imprisonment." Now all our local OBGYNs have …
Karen Matthee builds bridges
Last week, I had the pleasure of door-knocking with Karen Matthee to unaffiliated and Republican voters. It was a bit outside my comfort zone if I’m honest.
Sauter gets things done for region's farms, ranches
Mark Sauter’s record of getting things done for North Idaho needs to continue. In 2024 he voted for six Idaho agriculture-related bills that were signed into law. He co-sponsored legislation creating a depredation…
Schools need Mark Sauter to be re-elected
Education is the backbone of our community. Rep. Mark Sauter has been consistent in his support of our public schools throughout his service as our District 1 Representative. He has supported and voted for career …
Prop 1 is a ranked choice voting scheme
Proposition 1 is being marketed as the ticket to “Open PriPrmaries” by its supporters, but it’s really not. It is a ranked choice voting scheme in which you get three ranked choice votes, for a single position.
Disability History Month shining light on need for equity, inclusion
I started calling myself an artist in 2019. And that is what I do, I make art. I make really good art. I even have a degree in it. I'm even working on another …
Larson supports what North Idaho values
My family has been Republican ever since I can remember. The values of the Party of Lincoln run strong. Yes, there were some bumps when the politics of Joe McCarthy dominated. But for the most part, we stayed on …
Protect democracy by voting against Prop 1
Let's cut right to the chase about Proposition 1. The political left always talks about the importance of "protecting our democracy." How does Prop 1 do that when, under its ranked-choice voting model, the candidat…
Say no to communism, reject Prop 1
I was quite amused when reading the recent letter entitled "Prop 1 will help ensure our republic."
Matthee will be a leader for conservation
I’ve gotten to know Karen Matthee primarily through the Bonner County Climate Coalition, which I lead, and she is the candidate I can support for House Seat 1A.
Idaho families, Karen Matthee has your back
I am voting for Karen Matthee on Nov. 5 because I believe she will work hard for Idaho families. She understands that many Idahoans are struggling with the high cost of living – and that the difficulties are compou…
Who benefits from Proposition 1?
The proponents of Proposition 1 claim it is a grassroots initiative.
Current system is the real 'jungle' primary
Opponents of Prop. 1 claim it will create a "jungle" primary. Sorry, folks, but we have a jungle primary system now. Both the Democratic and Republican parties have been fielding upward of 20 candidates, each, in t…
Prop 1 will help ensure our republic
When Benjamin Franklin exited Independence Hall in 1787, he was asked, ‘What do we have, a republic or a monarchy?’ Franklin replied, ‘A republic, if you can keep it.’
Mark Sauter is your voice in Boise
I am backing Mark Sauter for House Seat IA. I’ve known Mark since 2012. Mark is a retired fire chief. He has also worked as a paramedic. He was even tapped by his city council to be a “stand-in” city manager fo…