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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
FENTYNAL: One-sided reporting on crisis
Your reporter, Bill Buley, should have done a better job reporting on the accountability for the fentanyl crisis.
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Durbin, Knudtsen, Havercroft
Seeing Trump’s smug face on the KCRCC’s recent mailer would truly be laughable if the story was not so tragic. Don’t ever forget that it was KCRCC “rated and vetted” candidates who became the NIC board majority tak…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Marano
As an Idaho citizen for 43 years the future of our community and state is important to me. For this reason, vetting political candidates as individuals regardless of party affiliation lends to cross-party voting.
LIBRARIES: What is 'smut' anyway?
I KNEW IT! I just knew, when the legislature passed legislation banning books for children, I knew they would come right back to restrict books for everyone. Now books that contain “smut” will be locked up to be ch…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Durbin, Knudtsen, Havercroft
Three North Idaho College (NIC) Trustees have recklessly abused our tax dollars and demonstrated blatant disrespect for our community college. Dear voters, we must make a change so your tax dollars are spent wisely…
PROP 1: If you want to vote in primaries, just pick a party
I am sick and tired of “everyone needs a trophy!” When I registered to vote the first time I picked the party that aligned with my beliefs, as most people do, BUT I knew that only Republicans vote in the primaries …
PROP 1: 'Yes on Prop 1' ads are misleading
Newspaper ads and billboards for “Yes” on Proposition 1 are blanketing Idaho. Where is the money for this promotion coming from? The opponents of Proposition 1 believe a lot of it comes from outside Idaho. Big mone…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Hearn
I have known Tom Hearn for over 40 years and have found him to be a great friend, a devoted Christian, and a scrupulously honest person. I am honored to strongly endorse Tom as he is seeking to join the Idaho Legis…
BORDER CRISIS: Republicans killed the bill
A recent article highlighted the hypocrisy of Idaho’s congressional leaders. Senators Crapo and Risch and Representatives Simpson and Fulcher dared to blame the Biden administration for Idaho’s problems with fentan…
PROP 1: Rigged elections
A lot of signs are popping up proclaiming “Rigged Choice Voting” and urge voters to vote “NO” on Proposition 1. Which election system is “rigged?” Is it “Open Primaries with Ranked Choice Voting” or our current “Cl…
NATIONAL DEBT: Make your vote count
Thirty-five trillion — and growing. For a quick review, a million dollars in hundred dollar bills weighs approximately 22 pounds, a billion — 22,000 pounds, a trillion — 22,000,000 pounds, 35 trillion — 770,000,000…
EDITORIAL: Rough road ends smoothly with selection
Prediction: Kenny Gabriel will be an excellent Cd'A City Council member
KOHBERGER TRIAL: No more delays
As I picked up Thursday’s Press (Oct. 10), I immediately noticed the pink headline: “Judge delays murder trial of Kohberger, suspect in U of I students’ 2022 deaths.” What an injustice to the four families and frie…
ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Norris
In this election for Sheriff, voters have a clear and obvious choice to retain incumbent Robert Norris. Soon after he was elected, Sheriff Norris brought his newly assembled Command Team to meet with me. The purpos…
OPEN PRIMARIES: They are more inclusive
Open primaries have a profoundly positive impact on voters and the democratic process as a whole. One of the most compelling aspects of open primaries is their commitment to inclusivity. By allowing voters from var…