Opinion / Editorial

The second session of the 66th Idaho Legislature is nearly complete
March 20, 2022 1 a.m.

The second session of the 66th Idaho Legislature is nearly complete

At this time in the session, many details are being finalized but aren’t quite done yet

2022: Strong economy, significant population growth
April 10, 2022 1 a.m.

2022: Strong economy, significant population growth

session are an indicator of Idaho’s strong economy and the significant population

Financial decisions, policy choices reflect our Idaho values

Idaho’s founders put a high priority on gun safety and responsibility
June 5, 2022 1 a.m.

Idaho’s founders put a high priority on gun safety and responsibility

Growing up in Idaho in the 1950s, it was an article of faith that every youngster was going to get the gun responsibility lecture

Idaho’s enduring spirit of freedom
November 20, 2022 1 a.m.

Idaho’s enduring spirit of freedom

I have had the great opportunity this month to recognize 21 Idahoans with the 2022 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. I created the award in 2002 to honor Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans.

Idaho's legislative session gets underway
January 15, 2023 1 a.m.

Idaho's legislative session gets underway

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column

Legislative session beginning to pick up
January 22, 2023 1 a.m.

Legislative session beginning to pick up

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like
February 14, 2023 1 a.m.

What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like

It is not inevitable that the Idaho Legislature will invite a school funding lawsuit, but legislators appear at the present time to be heading toward provoking legal action.

December 24, 2023 1 a.m.

'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus'

No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

October 15, 2024 1 a.m.

The vital role of local newspapers in communities, democracy

National Newspaper Week — this year Oct. 6-12 — offered a timely reminder of the vital role local newspapers play in upholding democracy and supporting the fabric of our communities. For generations, newspapers have served as pillars of truth, protectors of free speech, and committed guardians of the Fourth Estate.

November 10, 2024 1 a.m.

The privilege of honoring local veterans

Let's unite in support of current and past members of our military