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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 …
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.
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?
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.
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?
REGAN: First step is admitting you have a problem
We don’t need unreasonable men or women: we need rational leaders who unite our community toward solutions without his scare or authoritarian tactics.
NO KINGS: Small minority shouldn’t get coverage
Neither coverage angle rates front page coverage.
JUDGES: Shoshone candidate concern
Our courts are not designed to reflect the personal values of any individual, campaign team, or community majority.