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Bill aims to enhance Stand Your Ground laws
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
In the education debate, words matter
While delivering his State of the State speech in January, Gov. Brad Little used the word “public” eleven times in reference to K-12 education funding.
Kudos to Bonner Commissioner Asia Williams
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Commissioner Williams single-handedly organized a planning workshop that was truly for the people.
Where is proof that man is to blame?
In regards to claims that there is a human-caused global warming crisis, the fact is our planet has gone through many warming and cooling cycles throughout the ages.
Gurdjieff did not have a clue
In today’s world the word “cult” carries with it many negative connotations. So naturally, Lee Santa, being a loyal follower of G.I. Gurdjieff, would insist that Gurdjieffism is not a cult. After all, who wants t...
Abortion decisions belong to those involved
According to the Idaho Journal recently, our state senator, Scott Herndon, proposed removing the exceptions for rape and incest from Idaho's current abortion law.
Eggs, chickens, and the cost of it all
Egg prices are through the roof
The cure for Idaho’s extremist politics is reform of election process
As another session of the Idaho Legislature cranks up, Idahoans shudder at the prospect of more needless political discord and legislative shenanigans. Inste...
Biden, Trump should be ineligible for office
Based on the two most recent White House occupants’ inability to resist hanging on to classified mementos of their service to the country, it seems fair to assume, they all do it. I’m not talking about lying here...
Herndon's views already proving that a replacement is needed
Our recently elected state Sen. Scott Herndon is proving why he got so few votes in our last election.
Moody’s warning to NIC should not be ignored
I am a current, lifelong Bonner County resident. A year ago, I started taking online classes at a community college, aiming for a four-year degree. I work full-time and pay for my classes out of pocket. It is a l...
Actions speak so much louder than words
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” -John Stuart Mill.
Turn that train horn frown upside down
In the Sunday Bee (Jan. 8), readers were treated to a drama-filled letter titled, “Let’s rethink the use of train whistles.” The author told us a sad tale of horror when he heard “the blaring, shrieking, whistle”...
Legislative session beginning to pick up
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Purple Heart parking spaces needed in community
I’ve been chatting with some of my local fellow combat veterans and the positive feedback we get from having Purple Heart license plates on our vehicles. When our plates are seen, many locals go out of their way ...