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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ALLIANCE: Farewell, with care and gratitude
After nearly six years of organizing local, volunteer-run projects, the Civic Engagement Alliance board of directors is closing its operations. As the organization’s founder and board president, my household is sta…
CHURCH: Will look elsewhere
In a recent article, Paul Van Noy’s judgment and condemnation were very insightful. I am currently looking for a church where Christ is in the room; a church where all are loved.
REFLECTION: On change, beliefs and faith
Socrates is credited with the famous saying “The unexamined life is not worth living.” And, in many of the great beliefs, there is a phrase similar to “He who knows himself, knows his Lord.”
COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK: Board actions ‘disturbing’
Here we go down the slippery slope of censorship and book banning. It appears three members of the CLN Board of Trustees want to decide for the whole community what is available to you, the taxpayer. I thought the …
SHERMAN AVENUE: Imagine the future
Can you imagine Sherman Avenue 10 years from now? For instance, 18-story high-rises lining both sides of the street allowed because of the present city and building zoning regulations. No more two- and three-story …
SOCIAL UNREST: Tolerance needed
In light of all the racial divide in the world today, social unrest and lack of understanding in our communities of the vast differences we all have as to religion, social interaction and normal day to day activiti…
BIDEN: Administration ‘a disaster’
Moody’s economic analytics state that since Biden took office in 2021 average Americans, due to increased energy, housing and food prices, are now in 2024 spending $1,020 more a month than they were in 2020. Food p…
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.
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…