Opinion
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Protecting our water resources in Idaho
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.
Bonner County Calendar - Nov. 21, 2024
A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.
Idaho's Vietnam veterans are a part of us, part of our history
On Veterans Day in 1984, our 40th President Ronald Reagan spoke at the dedication ceremonies for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Statue, the statue of three serv…
Why does gas cost so much in Sandpoint?
In the past, many letters have been written about the high gasoline prices in Sandpoint. I just filled up our Hummer at Walmart in Coeur d’Alene and paid $2.28 a gallon.
Safeguarding resources for Idaho crime victims
Each year, Idahoans and Americans throughout our country raise awareness about support for crime victims and reenergize efforts to reduce crime and honor victi…
Teachers have right to hold personal opinions
Nowhere in my letter did I mention my profession, so by doing so, Mr. Knapp, you have conflated my personal opinions as a private citizen with my role as an educator. Therefore it seems you are trying to claim I am…
Wall needed to keep out illegal immigrants
Thank God we have a new president, maybe now the southern wall will get rebuilt, one that Biden tore down, and stop the flow of rapists.
Climate change consensus is growing
“All scientific ideas …are inherently provisional, meaning that science is always willing to revise these ideas if warranted by new evidence.” (Understanding Science 101) “Scientific knowledge is always tentative a…
Media is to blame for country's division
In 2002 CBS’ Bernie Goldberg wrote his NY Times best-selling book Bias which made the case national media were heavily biased to the left.
Armed militia, politics and what happens next
In response to the Nov. 5 general election: I guess women and doctors will be prosecuted and jailed for private medical decisions concerning their own bodies.
Winter pool year-round is very likely
First, let me commend you for your coverage of Monday (Oct 7th) evening’s update on the situation at Albeni Falls Dam by the Army Corp of Engineers. However, I think you missed key point in your headline, “Gate re…
Charge raises many questions
I think we are all for legal immigration and hard-working people coming to our county. New families and friends are welcome when they arrive legally and assimilate into our country as law-abiding citizens.
The privilege of honoring local veterans
Let's unite in support of current and past members of our military
Honoring Idaho's veterans on Veterans Day
Idahoans come together each Veterans Day to honor Idaho veterans because you clearly understand the importance of what veterans give each of us as Americans. …
What happened to honoring your opponent?
I was truly disgusted by the article about the recent comment by football radio broadcasters.
Perspective: Following up, it's what we need to do
The Lake Pend Oreille and Albeni Falls Dam problems we experienced earlier this year continue to be a serious concern for all of us. Our federal representative…