OPINION: They run toward the flames
Supporting our fire departments isn’t about politics. It’s about priorities.
OPINION: The courage to see the small picture
Five Lessons from Theo of Golden
The small picture requires us to look closely at the individual crossing our path and to risk being vulnerable ourselves, because true connection begins when both people feel seen.
OPINION: The best of Idaho
Here are 10 things Idaho gets right
OPINION: Getting it right — overcoming active ignorance
The wisest people I know ask questions. They listen more than they speak and change their minds when the evidence justifies it. And they’re secure enough to admit when they were wrong.
OPINION: When laws become real
Good government does not require us to agree with every decision. It requires lawmakers to act within their proper role, explain their choices, and remain accountable for the results.
OPINION: Peter Erbland — A good man
Our community lost Peter almost two weeks ago, and those of us fortunate enough to call him a friend are discovering just how difficult it is to describe the space he leaves behind.
OPINION: When laws become real, part II
With hundreds of bills introduced during a legislative session, most of us will never read more than a handful. Yet buried among the bill numbers are decisions that affect real people and occasionally a vote that deserves a closer look
OPINION: When laws become real, part III
This is Part 3 of my look at laws passed during the 2026 legislative session that took effect July 1.
OPINION: Elected to govern, not go viral
Campaigning rewards passion and the occasional well-placed sharp rhetorical elbow. Governing requires judgment, restraint, competence, and remembering that the institution you oversee doesn’t belong to you.
