Time is wasting to stop Medicare Bankruptcy

I recently wrote about the need to heed the Social Security Trustee’s warnings and shore up Social Security. Like the requirements for the Social Security Trustees to annually assess the state of the trust funds that support the Social Security program, the Medicare Trustees are also required by law to report to Congress on the state of the Medicare trust funds.

Minnick, Labrador trade barbs during debate

BOISE — Democratic U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick called for bipartisan solutions to cure the nation’s economic woes even as he and his Republican challenger, Raul Labrador, traded sharp barbs during a debate Thursday.

Naples resident defends fire district

About the only correct statement in Mike Murphy's letter (Herald - July, 12, 2007) is that "fire departments in communities are a good thing."

Idaho Legislature likely to focus on education, property tax

During the legislative preview, Idaho Gov. Brad Little noted that housing affordability is an issue, and said the state has “got room to do some work” on property taxes

Medicare reform needed

Becoming a crime victim: It can happen to 'me'

I have written in these columns before: “What can I do to keep from being a crime victim?” In today’s world it’s a question we should ALL be asking ourselves.

Coomunity needs to pull together; do best with less

No surprise that the town districts would support the school bond.  It is a surprise that Naples did.  The levy means the tax money from all the farms and businesses of Porthill, Eastport, Mt. Hall, Evergreen, Moyie, Naples and Copeland will go to support the sports programs and extra curricular activities at the Bonners Ferry schools where town kids can participate and excel. 

Our tax dollars at work in relief bill?

Our tax dollars at work, huh? And I’d bet not one congressman has read this seems-soon-to-be-law bill. But what the heck, let’s reelect them all. It’s just tax dollars.

Legislative discussion likely to center around funding issues

District 1 legislators discuss issues, concerns in Notes From Boise column

Trail 203 open at Section 16

Trail 203, located at Section 16 in the Paradise Valley, is open to the public.

School district looks at food contract

In an attempt to cut costs Boundary County School District No. 101 is consulting with Chartwells Food Services to do an analysis of food cost for district food programs.

McAlister, not the right choice for District A1

Sandpoint’s Kate McAlister wants to be your state representative in Boise. What’s her platform? Boilerplate Chamber of Commerce language, for the most part. As a lifelong businessman, though, I honed in on her claim of being “trusted by businesses and community leaders” and “will work to keep our taxes and government working for all Idahoans by striving for collaborative consensus …” You mean, like the BID? That’s Sandpoint’s Business Improvement District, run for years now by McAlister as Chamber of Commerce CEO. This public/private partnership is financed by quarterly fees charged to certain downtown businesses for such things as seasonal beautification and downtown events. Businesses were supposed to have input into how their money is spent. But there was never transparency, and since many saw no benefit from their monies, they just stopped paying. Particularly when they realized that just since 2013 half a million dollars have been spent by McAlister, with 50-75% going to administrative costs - without much accountability, and with preferable treatment for chosen companies. The program is on its last leg. Business people are angry, distrustful of McAlister and her management style, which certainly doesn’t represent the collaborative consensus she claims. Which is probably why you won’t find any reference to the BID on her website or anywhere in her campaign. She’s running from her failure and now wants to run our District as a Representative. On November 8, re-elect Representative Heather Scott, who has a proven record as a fiscal conservative.

We can do better than Russ Fulcher

We need to do better than Fulcher, who sees breaking the system as a solution. We don't have to destroy the system to fix it: just vote. It works.

Boosting Idaho energy innovation to help meet environmental goals, support economy

According to a report by the International Energy Agency, approximately 40 percent of cumulative CO2 emissions reductions needed to meet sustainability targets rely on technologies not yet commercially deployed on a mass-market scale.

Solutions to reduce prescription costs for Idahoans

Some of the most life-saving medications remain out of reach for far too many working families and seniors. We must empower consumers, plans, providers and pharmacies to make informed, cost-effective and clinically appropriate decisions. As Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, I joined Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) last month in releasing a bipartisan framework for legislative solutions to modernize and enhance federal prescription drug programs, with the goal of reducing drug costs for patients and taxpayers.

Meet the Herald's Jennifer Wright

Jennifer Wright is the display advertising account manager for the Bonners Ferry Herald, a full-time role she began on April 1.

Commission to work with Canadian counterparts

By LAURA ROADY

Everhart has jobs at top of list

Democratic candidate for Boundary County Commissioner  Orrin Everhart said he will seek solutions to problems that affect Boundary County.

BCSD maintenance decisions and funding options tabled until after March 8 election

Boundary County School District is pausing discussions of maintenance issues and funding options through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Federal Funding (ESSR funds) and American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA) until after the March 8 election.

Legals for March, 25 2021