Opinion
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Just like zombies, bad bills keep returning
This week I voted in favor of Senate Bill 1252, and it passed 27-8 on the Idaho Senate floor. This important pi…
Climate change, a blind man and the elephant
I am so grateful that this country values free speech. One only has to look at the mysterious death of Russian opposition activist Navalny to appreciate that freedom.
We are all in this together
Since coming here in 2017, I've watched this community come together to accomplish some amazing things.
Maybe we need to deport Idaho residents, too
Ed Gould states that if we wish to have a clean environment we should curtail the number of immigrants coming into the country because they won't have the money to buy electric cars.
Herndon's column astounding in its correctness
Senator Scott Herndon’s Notes From Boise column in the Bonner Daily Bee is astounding in its correctness. Astounding, because his views are mostly whackamo and represent the craziness infecting our body politic. Bu…
Investing in Idaho’s forestry workforce
It’s no secret that forestry is an important part of Idaho’s economy. A 2023 University of Idaho study found that the forest products business sector contributed $2.5 billion to Idaho’s gross state product in 2…
Woodward is the right choice for North Idaho
Idaho legislators, I am sorry you didn't think of this. You have created a situation where babies cannot be born in Bonner County. While you probably did not consider the repercussions of your "trigger law," you ha…
Democrats need to keep their options open
March 15 is an important date for Democrats who want to participate in our democracy by voting on the Republican primary ballot on May 21.
Bid farewell to referendums if HB652 becomes law
House Bill 652, which is designed to critically wound citizen initiatives in Idaho, will also administer an absolute kill shot to the citizen referendum.
Vote Woodward for Idaho Senate
The upcoming Republican primary election on May 21 is an important one for Idahoans because whoever wins the race for the senate seat will be on the ballot in the November general election and will most likely win …
Herndon's constitutional proposal is concerning
Senator Herndon's Senate Joint Resolution 105, would add to the Idaho Constitution a provision guaranteeing rights to home schooling “free from government regulation.”
Liberal claims of voter apathy are wearisome
It never ceases to amaze me that liberals always characterize their opposite number, conservatives, as people who can only be elected through "the fatigue and apathy of the majority."
Are immigrants to blame for environmental concerns?
It is safe to say we all want a clean environment.
A genuine gesture from a genuine person
It was July 17, 1994, Willie Nelson put on a fantastic concert in a hayfield in the Cocolalla Valley. A construction team set up the stage with giant speakers and Willie put on an incredible performance that thrill…
Luke Omodt has worn out his welcome
Luke Omodt has worn out his welcome as a Bonner County commissioner.