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…
Idaho’s water is in trouble and farmers, not government mandates, are the solution
Most people don’t know it, but Idaho has a problem – a big problem only Idahoans can solve.
It's time to honor Idaho's wildland firefighters
The Interagency Wildland Firefighter Monument stands on the grounds of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise. NIFC offers a virtual tour of the…
Ranked choice vote would be a travesty
For Idaho to vote ranked choice voting into law in November would be a travesty, to say the least.
Democrat Party concerns for democracy seem hollow
I hope it is not lost on everyone that the Democrat Party, who are so concerned about “protecting democracy” have forced out the winner of the Democratic Primary race. They have further declared her the new preside…
Congress writes laws, not bureaucrats
Idaho was among 27 states that jointly implored the U.S. Supreme Court to scrap the Chevron doctrine.
We must close door on destructive crop diseases
Idaho leads the nation in potato production, producing far more potatoes than are consumed in the state.
Nation has forgotten its biblical roots
Thank you for the front page photo and story about our community coming together to celebrate families and our faith. It was the kind of event that draws people to our area — families, faith and celebrating tog…
Advancing Idaho's nuclear energy
Idaho is home to the world-leading Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a facility responsible for promoting international nuclear competitiveness through research…
We are a nation of many faiths, ideas
Reply to the “open letter on marriage and sexuality:”
Reaching out to Idaho farmers, ranchers in crisis
Farming and ranching are inherently risky, and the risk can fuel stress. Farmland and modern farming equipment are incredibly expensive. Demands on the land…
It's time to end the Direct File program
In May, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made the mistake of converting the Direct File pilot program into a permanen…
We must protect Idaho's water sovereignty
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to …
Ensuring access to quality health care for rural Idahoans
More than a quarter of Idahoans and over 46 million Americans nationwide live in our vibrant rural communities. However, living in such remote areas has made …
Where to Write - June 27, 2024
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D-Day anniversary: Marking the price of freedom
On the western side of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., stands a blue wall, called the Freedom Wall.