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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…
MY TURN: Freedom of conscience
Will you join the effort to protect and preserve your right to associate with the political party of your choice, and your right to vote your conscience?
OPINION: A very Republican gathering
Eighteen resolutions and five rules made it through the committees for consideration by the full SCC.
OPINION: Trump's loose lips endanger lives of America's finest
Even a warrior nation owes it to their dedicated service personnel to maintain operational security so as not to put American lives at risk.
Ten million-plus thank yous to generous community
Few would disagree with the observation that our communities are incredibly generous. We see the evidence just about every day of the year.
OPINION: Lethal justification
Death Valley's extreme conditions
Death Valley is one of the most famous desert regions in North America. It currently holds the official world record for the hottest temperature, which is 134 …
HUCKLEBERRIES: The tale of Fred Murphy
Fred Murphy and his snowmobile crashed through the ice 40 years ago, ending a storied career devoted to Lake Coeur d’Alene and his neighbors.
OPINION: Resolve to be involved
Becoming an Idaho Republican Precinct Committeeman (PC) is one of the most accessible and impactful ways to engage in grassroots politics.
My Turn: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) raises its ugly head
On Dec. 13, 2025, the Iowa National Guard reported that two soldiers were killed in an apparent ISIS attack in Syria, along with a U.S. civilian interpreter, w…
OPINION: Why we run for office
You don’t need to be a career politician to run. You don’t need to have all the answers. What you do need is a willingness to listen, to learn, and to stand up…
OPINION: Idaho’s MAGA warriors will be running amok in the 2026 legislative session
New year of shining a light on community
“Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes filled with blood from people killing, stealing, shouting and doing things historians usually rec…
Some extreme weather of 2025
January of 2025 started out to be a tough month across much of Canada the U.S. east of the Rockies. It was the coldest January across most of North America in …
HUCKLEBERRIES: Mission accomplished
Tears fell when the Freedom Tree was toppled almost 13 years ago.