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Addressing Idaho's veterinarian shortages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains a map detailing veterinarian shortages nationwide. Idaho is among th…
We are made male, female in God's image
A recent letter (Daily Bee, Jan. 21, 2025) argues that biological sex and gender differ, framing gender purely as a social and psychological construct, even calling it a "spectrum."
When have the good guys ever banned books?
The great American book ban is on. Idaho allows anyone (read any snowflake) to demand the removal of any book in any public library or school for any reason if someone (again read snowflake) objects to them.
Passing WBCSD levy is critical for community, students
In May, we have the privilege to vote on the new levy. So, No. 1 is to get out and vote. It's critical. Passing the levy is critical. I have said before to get out and check the facts before you decide which wa…
Legislative session sees changes in education, taxes
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.
New legislation is nothing but hate
The Idaho House recently approved a resolution declaring the month between Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day as "Traditional Family Values Month." This is apparently meant to celebrate households with "one mother, one …
Public education for the common good
Citizens today might take a lesson from the idealism of the founders of public education.
Levy needed to give students the education they deserve
It’s time once again that the citizens and children of West Bonner County School District are asking voters to approve a levy. If the levy does not pass then they will have to close two of the three elementary scho…
Congress needs to step up and do its job
“I won’t touch the VA or Social Security.” Do you remember that quote from Donald Trump during his campaign? Liar, liar, pants on fire!
Reject politicians, groups who fuel cultural divisions
Imagine if our legislature endorsed one state religion funded by our taxes, and only members of that faith could vote, buy land, find employment or protection under the law; and the only schools available were of t…
Levy is in WBCSD students' best interests
Here we are in April and a levy for West Bonner School District will be voted on May 20.
Climate crisis claims not backed by scientists
In his letter of March 25, Jack DeBaun says “Use of the word ‘crisis’ isn't alarmist, ideologically-motivated rhetoric.” But, as evidenced by the agencies he quoted, that is a false statement.
Has Trump made us great again yet?
So, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth, amongst others, tippy tapped on their phones using the Signal app (quite illegal for the communications), and discussed the planned bombing of Houthi rebels in Yemen in two hours. …
Month's creation is a new low, even for Idaho
The Idaho House on Tuesday approved the establishment of Traditional Family Values Month, in a similar resolution to one passed in the Senate in February.
Work as city's arts, historic preservation officer was a gift
I am deeply grateful for the two-and-a-half years I spent serving as Sandpoint’s first Art and Historic Preservation officer.
Geese aren't the only birds leaving foul presents behind
The state of Idaho needs to reduce or eliminate this invasive species of wild turkeys.