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El Nino continues to strengthen
For many months, we have been featuring the strengthening El Nino in the waters of the south-central Pacific Ocean…
Why your democratic primary vote matters
It takes a village and awareness to save lives
OPINION: Freedom-loving Hungarians have rejected the Putin-Orban-Trump troika
OPINION: See you at the starting line, May 19
Idahoans have real concerns that the GOP isn’t addressing.
Warm temperatures and drought across the country
‘Anna liked to laugh’
The world knew her as Patty Duke. Nephew Mike Kennedy knew her as Aunt Anna. Mike’s seven children knew her as “Uncle Annie.” And the first time the a…
OPINION: Little Big Tent
It’s just common sense.
MY TURN: Where do our political decisions come from?
Most of us believe we make careful, informed decisions about the future of our community. But it is worth asking a harder question: are we always as deliberate…
OPINION: Starving for competency
The American people want someone competent to tell them the truth from a place of informed authority. But to permanently satisfy our hunger for competency, we …
OPINION: A month to recognize the best of America
But during these troubled times, it’s nice to remind ourselves there are wonderful people doing incredible deeds to make this country a better place.
When cookies are so much more
How an El Nino is determined
Earlier this year, we were in the middle of a weak La Nina event, which is the cooler than normal sea-surface temperature phenomenon in the south-central Pacif…
OPINION: Wisdom of the Committee
Operational adoption enforces accountability and reciprocity.
MY TURN: Legislature passes bill for Medicaid expansion work requirements
Are Medicaid work requirements our current “scapegoating” for our neglect in ensuring healthcare for people? Do our legislators view Medicaid recipients as undeserving of medical help? A majority of Idahoans disagr…
Show the love for local news
Tomorrow, April 9, is Local News Day. I realize I’m preaching to the choir since if you’re reading this you already recognize the value of your local newspaper…