Opinion
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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.
NIC BOARD MAJORITY: Making frivolous decisions
Frivolous, as defined by the dictionary “not having any serious purpose or value.” Banducci, McKenzie and Waggoner, the three KCRCC rated and vetted elected trustees who are currently the majority on the NIC board …
NIC BOARD MAJORITY: Politics before principles
The endless disregard for the rights and liberties of Idaho residents imposed by the authoritarian faction of the Idaho GOP needs constant monitoring and exposure.
REMOTE TESTIMONY: Voices should count, too
The Idaho legislature is again in full swing, and many Idahoans want to testify. Remote testimony is available, especially for those of us who reside in the North. Sign up, but beware, if it is an issue coming befo…
HOMELAND SECURITY: Resources should be re-deployed
Another New Year is upon us with baggage from the previous years to address. We have the president talking to the corrupt Mexican president about our current problem with migrants.
EDITORIAL: Who knew reconciliation is evil?
Blistering critique reflects poorly on its author
CAUCUS: Takes away our voice
Seriously. I don’t want to caucus. I want to vote. I am in the county with a Harrison address and have to caucus (what the H is that?) at the Carlin Bay Grange.
WINDER: ‘Stop blaming women’
Sometimes, it is hard to believe what comes out of legislators’ mouths! Senator Chuck Winder (R) recently argued that women are doing the nation a disservice by not producing enough kids for the workforce. Blaming …
QUOTING HITLER: Contradicts bravery of WWII veterans
I really appreciated a commentator’s recent article about her repulsion at people quoting Hitler. As the daughter of a World War II veteran, I couldn’t agree more with her sentiments. What is particularly ironic is…
CLIMATE CHANGE: ‘A tool to control masses’
Creationist or evolutionist, we can all agree that Earth is very old. Geologists and paleontologists have found that Earth’s average temperature has fluctuated wildly, ranging the from mid-50s to 95+ degrees. Since…
#FED UP IDAHO: ‘That is me’
Two different notices got my attention on Jan. 12. One was a notice from Avista stating, “As a natural gas customer, we ask you to conserve gas for the next 24 hours. There is a mechanical issue with a natural gas …
LOKKEN: Repeats a debunked lie
JoAnn Lokken’s recent letter can’t go unanswered. She repeats the thoroughly debunked lie that a performer at a recent Pride in the Park exposed their genitals in public. I have seen the undoctored video of the per…
EDITORIAL: State should step up for school facilities
Governor's plan would help meet Idaho's constitutionally-required public education responsibilities
PLASTIC: Better in the landfill
A couple of years ago I quit putting plastic in my recycle bin. This was after reading about the “Maga Island” of mostly plastic in the Pacific Ocean. It’s now three times the size of France, the contents of which …
RATED AND VETTED: Means ‘Because I said so’
Because I said so was my Mom’s reply to why I needed to do a task. It was expedient. She didn’t want to explain, she needed compliance. As I grew older, mom stopped saying it because honest, accurate information sh…
GRATITUDE: For support for Smalley
We wanted to reach out and thank you, our community, for supporting the Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser we held for Barbara Smalley. There was an incredible turn out and support for our amazing friend and fellow Eagle me…