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Editorial

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Updated 4 months ago

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: The people who hold communities together

Starting June 15, nominations will open for local Weaver recognition and community grants. The nomination period w…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Must-see TV: NIC board meetings

The Aug. 31 episode left everyone scratching their heads - especially the NIC president.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Op-Ed: Malek not backing down in lt. gov. bid

I have talked with a few people who are hoping that former state Rep. Luke Malek of Coeur d’Alene would drop out of the race for lieutenant governor, clearing …

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Election season is here again

And here's what you need to know.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Op-Ed: The fall of coronavirus in Idaho: Once more unto the breach!

The valiant struggle of today’s healthcare workers against the coronavirus hearkens back to one of the toughest enemies George Washington faced while fighting …

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Judiciary cleans up two nasty messes

Citizens the ultimate winners, but for how long?

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Op-Ed: Expert confusion weakening America

Many of us find ourselves looking around our home town and the wider world, wondering why so little seems to work as it should.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Praise for Dan, the character man

His mission to build character is making an impact locally.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Op-Ed: Sometimes our 'personal choice' must give way to the good of the public

During an Aug. 18 meeting of the Nampa City Council, a councilman voiced what has become a familiar refrain of late, saying that people should have the “personal choice” of whether to mask up or get vaccinated.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Tip o' the cap to Mr. Tyler

We opposed him, he won — and now taxpayers are winning.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Op-Ed: Would you go to war to save my children and yours?

If an armed and dangerous enemy of our great state and nation were found to be amassing at our borders, determined to harm our most vulnerable, would you join …

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Giving 'til it hurts can feel great

Do-gooders, this editorial's for you.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Op-Ed: Reality really isn't a choice

Have you noticed an increasing number of drivers who do not use turn signals, look before they merge, or drive defensively?

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
10-day cease fire on disagreements

Next 10 days should be about mutual enjoyment.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
OP-ED: Brooks: Misinformation, Birchers go hand in hand

Commissioner target of recall effort.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Here's how we get our skies back

We have the tools to prevent many forest fires. Let's use them.