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Transportation, immigration among session's top issues
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Want a voice? Get out and vote
If you are a woman in Idaho, you are not free. You are not free to obtain pregnancy care that is the standard of care in free states. Or to have the lowest possible risk for pregnancy-related death for yourself or …
It is time to call a Convention of States
Idaho is supposedly a conservative "red state.” Thus, many non-conservative folks run as “Republicans” but vote very differently.
Misguided handful ruined Travers Park
I walk through Travers Park almost every day and think who would've imagined that a handful of people could ruin our park? Well, they did! Thank you, Sandpoint City Council members and former mayor, Shelby Rognstad.
Voters invited to join Open Primaries Initiative effort
Registered Boundary County voters who want the Open Primaries Initiative to get on the November ballot in Idaho must sign a petition by Tuesday, April 30. Local volunteers must turn in petitions to me so that I may…
Re-elect Mark Sauter as our representative
Mark Sauter has been our representative for the past two years and has proven that he truly represents us.
Together, we can end racism, violent extremism
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force stands with regional human rights groups and community members in confirming that racism and violent extremism have no place in our community.
Herndon dedcicated to protecting North Idaho
Do you remember when President Donald Trump was in office and our borders were secure?
Vote for truth, kindness; vote for Woodward
I am disgusted by what appeared in my mailbox — a postcard filled with hate and lies.
Don't be fooled by slick flyers, false claims
I would like to call attention to the hateful flyers that Scott Herndon is sending out — they are colorful and bold; and for those who don't know, they may be swayed. His flyers are full of negative, harmful, accu…
Respect conservative values, vote for Herndon
I just wish Jim Woodward would learn to tell the truth. Let’s start with his political philosophy. He claims to be a Republican, and everybody knows he's not.
Elect Jim Woodward as District 1 state senator
Jim Woodward is a native Idahoan who was raised here in Boundary County. Jim attended the University of Idaho, and served 21 years of active and reserve duty in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a commander.
Herndon won't lie just to get elected
Scott Herndon won't lie to get elected. He is a conservative, and true to conservative values. Small government, low taxes, freedom of religion and school choice. Less government interference in all our lives.
Herndon voted against help for veterans
In 2023 and 2024, Scott Herndon voted against funding Idaho’s Division of Veterans Services.
Woodward will serve us well in Idaho Senate
Jim Woodward is an exemplary individual in both his personal and public life. Jim is currently running to recapture his seat as Idaho State Senator for Legislative District 1.
Woodward working to protect Idaho citizens
I have been seeing a lot of criticism of Jim Woodward regarding his "no" vote on HB 500 back in 2020. Like that was a bad thing.