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County planning update needed
I speak to our communities, if you’re concerned about land uses, seemingly fast-tracked approvals for unpublishe...
Teaching students the golden rule is not wrong
On Aug. 29, WBCSD’s school board voted 3-1 to rescind its new McGraw Hill English curriculum, which was vetted by IDE and extensively reviewed by WBCSD’s curriculum committee. Foes falsely stated the new progra...
A person's family can show a person's character
Scott Herndon is running for Senate and he has a really sweet family.
Joe Biden’s speech and America’s soul
Lincoln's second inaugural was given during the grinding Civil War. In it he said: “With malice toward none, with charity for all …” He did not disparage his opponents or his political enemies.
It's time to stop the extremists
District 1 voters, it’s time to stop the extremists. We can do this by writing in Steve Johnson for District 1 Senate.
Johnson will honor women, all opinions
Years ago we exited from Shakespeare in the Park only to be forced to look at large posters of aborted fetuses. The distress of that imposition still lingers in me, which I understand was the intent. Graphic e...
Protect our children and families with your vote
As a conservative, God-fearing and active member of the community, I am very much in favor of keeping a watchful eye on what is happening with the education of children in our community.
Herndon delivers a higher standard of leadership
I am voting for Scott Herndon come Nov. 8, for many reasons. I appreciate the high value he places on family, consistent involvement in his community, and Christian conservatism, to name a few. Being deeply pr...
And, of course, wives are always right
It all started in a joking way … I carried two glasses of iced tea outside to a table, then my husband came up a minute later and asked, “Which one is mine?” (I add a little sugar to mine, he likes his tea plain....
Don't bow to outsiders' political pressure
Scott Herndon won the primary for Idaho Senate by 12% of less than 50% of the registered voters in Bonner County. He’s running on funding from an out-of-state political group with ties to the Proud Boys. Many...
Real rural girls support Steve Johnson
This here country gal is writing in Steve Johnson for Idaho State Senate in November. Why? My family has lived in Idaho for five generations and we know that Steve Johnson will represent our true Idahoan values.
State funding prompted by Reclaim Idaho efforts
Reclaim Idaho did it. Idaho’s public schools are set to receive a large increase in funding. On the heels of Reclaim Idaho’s ballot initiative, the state legislature passed a bill for $330 million for K-12 scho...
Donate, volunteer, get involved and speak out
Bonner County is facing many critical land use issues that need our immediate attention. Developers are convincing the commissioners to give them the end of Camp Bay road and our lake access at no cost, so th...
Johnson is the best pick for state senate seat
This is an invitation for you to consider writing in the name Steve Johnson, the write-in independent candidate for Idaho State Legislative District 1 Senate. The place to write “Steve Johnson” as the independent...
Questions to ask yourself this election
Questions to ask yourself before voting independent, Democrat or Republican.
Biden's trip to England was irresponsible
I don’t know how many millions of dollars President Biden is costing the U.S. taxpayers for his trip to the Queen’s funeral, but it has to be way up in the millions of dollars.