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MY TURN: North Idaho College is proof voting works
There will always be a need to safeguard the gemstone of our community.
See how your legislators voted on these key issues
March Madness isn’t just for college basketball! Activity in Boise has ramped up a bit, as the Legislature scurries to adjourn before Easter.
Campaign fails to reflect Cd'A schools
We join the Idaho School Boards Association (ISBA) and a number of school boards and superintendents across the state who are concerned about the Albertson’s Foundation’s Don’t Fail Idaho campaign. At the Coeur d’A…
Dual Credit coursework helps unlock future doors
Thanks to a significant investment from the Legislature, successful implementation by local school leaders, and hard work from our students, Idaho is leading the nation when it comes to high school students getting…
Mental health scorecard can help guide voters
If you were injured in a car accident, would you ask the ambulance driver to take you to jail or to the hospital? Clearly, we would all choose medical attentio…
Independents, here's your best opportunity
Last Sunday’s editorial “Independents, come join the fun” missed the mark just a bit by omitting the fact that the Republicans, apparently upon direction from the Secretary of State’s office, suddenly changed their…
The case for being a true Independent
Don’t you just love seeing the two major political parties urinating down their proverbial legs this election season?
The new range wars: Could food supply follow manufacturing across borders?
Free grass and range wars make up much of our western lore and literature. Here in Idaho, our heritage is deeply rooted in the livestock industry. Our current Lieutenant Governor’s grandfather, Andy Little, ranged …
Stolen Valor
All of us who have served honorably deserve the distinction of our service. We show our military pride in our actions in society, and of course in the war stories that seem to be embellished over time. Sort of like…
If Hillary wins, blame bumbling GOP
With all the drama in the Republican Party during this presidential election, it’s easy for Idahoans to forget about the elephant in the room.
The perfect Supreme Court nominee
Dear Mr. President:
For a healthier Idaho, do the right thing
Jerry: Did you know that Idaho’s State Health Exchange is second highest in the nation for enrollment per capita? Over 100,000 Idahoans are signed up. Our uninsured rate has dropped 17 percent.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Hands-on best way to learn - for life
In our increasingly complex world, success is driven not just by what you know, but also by what you can do with that knowledge. Hands-on learning provides a greater relevance to the real world and how it applies i…
Better ID? You bet
Remember when we wrote checks and our driver’s license number was required to verify that you were really you? It was easy to recall, since it happened to be y…
Religious freedom American core value
When my wife and I were attending college in Hawaii, one of our favorite places to visit was the National Cemetery of the Pacific, known by locals as “Punchbowl” because it sits nestled in Punchbowl Crater right in…