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.
UNIFORMITY: HB 557 is good for Idaho
If Idaho wants stronger or different protections, the right place to do that is the Statehouse, where rules are debated in public, balanced against other interests, and applied evenly across the state.
JOURNALISM: Syd Albright appreciated
Thanks Syd for making History fun!
NO ON HB 583: Preserve local control and community
The workers who can least afford a commute are being pushed out, while our streets are treated as “hotel parking” for visitors who have no stake in our long-term civic health.
LEGISLATURE: They’re busy down in Boise
If you can, take the time to learn more about the legislative process, and offer your opinion about proposals for new law.
NIC returns to the good standing it deserves
This is a triumphant moment for the college that should be recognized now that it has been lifted from probation, a decision that was confirmed by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
BIG CREEK: Credit where credit is due for 4Cs
The 4Cs has been in existence for over 50 years and includes over 100 voluntary members representing the natural resource management state and federal agencies, the Congressional Delegation, county and city governm…
HOUSE BILL 557: Opposed by human rights organizations
If enacted, HB 557 would strip away the authority of local governments to protect the rights of their residents.
HWY DISTRICTS: Proposed funding reductions alarming
We urge the Legislature to maintain the current strategic initiatives funding to ensure our highway system remains safe and capable of supporting the transport of goods and residents.
POST FALLS: Mayor should focus on more important matters
Let’s leave the moral and religious issues to others more qualified and let him worry about every penny of our tax dollars, planning and zoning and affordable housing.
EDITORIAL: Let Westlund lead as citizens elected him to do
That said, we believe one adjustment would strengthen the proposal: the invocation should be delivered by a pastor or rotating faith leaders, not the mayor himself.
Letters to the Editor
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OPINION: The out-of-state money myth
Idaho law allows out-of-state donations to political committees. That is not the issue. The issue is hypocrisy.
Why rural Idaho continues to get left holding the bag
When public funds are redirected to private entities, small, rural communities like the Silver Valley are the ones left out in the cold.
WALTON: Congrats to Safeway employee upon his retirement
Jamie, it was an honor working with you so many years ago and I wish you all the best in your next chapter of life!
POLICE STATE: Make no mistake, we’re living in one
This administration is flagrantly ignoring the Constitution of the United States without allowing due process, killing U.S. citizens when they peacefully protest, and now arresting members of the press.