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.
BUDGET: If we can fund war, we can fund healthcare
If we truly value fiscal responsibility, all spending should face equal scrutiny.
LAKELAND: School board is the problem
Please be involved, be aware, attend board meetings, join any groups that are working to right these wrongs.
BALLOT PETITION: Decline to sign
Every conservative supports “freedom” and “privacy” but as applied to this ballot initiative petition, these words deceive.
A Letter from the Publisher: Why local journalism matters more than ever
Strong communities are built on informed citizens. Informed citizens rely on trusted local journalism. And trusted local journalism depends on the community it…
FACTS: The trouble with cherry-picking
All supplies used by our local Indivisible chapter for protest events (safety vests, water, whistles, chalk, first‑aid kits) were paid for by local organizers
USA: What kind of ‘leaders’ do we have?
Draw your own conclusions.
TRANSGENDER BILL: Framing is slanted
Would it be better if people were compelled to keep these things secret — as in some states?
HAZEL: Response to endorsement
This election is about trust, consistency, and who will reliably represent District 4 moving forward.
NO KINGS: What about what happened in 2020?
OPINION: Washington warned us — are we listening?
As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the words of George Washington in his Farewell Address of 1796 read less like history and more like prophecy.
MARINA: Hard to take withdrawal seriously
I agree with Jan’s point about the need for genuine community involvement if a future application is submitted, but based on what we’ve seen so far, it’s fair to question whether that will actually happen.
TRUSTEES: Setting up NIC for success
The new trustees have brought with them a renewed sense of purpose, professionalism, and positivity that is clearly resonating across campus and throughout the community.
Running toward home
Before anyone debates the merits of party labels, it’s worth remembering that the Silver Valley has always existed comfortably within conservative Idaho. During the mining booms of decades past, however, strong uni…
PANHANDLE HEALTH: Defend public health
Show up to Board of Health public meetings and hold this board accountable to science-based policy.
NO KINGS: Communist money behind Cd’A rally?
Communist Chinese money helping the folks along Highway 95 on Saturday?