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2024 legislative session saw many successes
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Send Woodward back to Boise where he belongs
In over 70 years, I have never written a letter to the editor, but our upcoming primary election in May is too important to ignore and one I feel compelled to weigh in on.
Woodward is the right person for the job
When we vote in November, we want to be able to cast our vote for someone with substance. We want to choose someone who truly believes in our constitution and will work to uphold its values. Values that we see as i…
For honesty and integrity, vote for Woodward
Jim Woodward cares about all his constituents.
Herndon is not the right choice for District 1
In his latest scare-mongering mailer among all the other misleading assertions, Scott Herndon equates voting to form a committee to study the question of issuing driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, with failin…
Let's return Woodward to Idaho Senate
It's about time the voting citizens of Boundary and Bonner counties wise up to the disinformation, misrepresentation and outright lies being spread by flashy mailers about a political opponent.
Middle East is not a black-and-white issue
I just read the “My Turn” column by Mr. Gregory (Daily Bee, April 28). I lived in the Middle East for a few years and worked with many Palestinian people. I found them to be just like you and me: they want to make …
Choices have consequences; support Herndon
A stranger started up a conversation with us while we were buying plants. She said she was voting for Jim Woodward who has one of his expensive ubiquitous big signs across the street from the greenhouse
Woodward will deliver conservative common sense
In his letter, Don Myers (Daily Bee, April 14, 2024) advocates for “common sense,” and I’m pretty sure we can all agree that would be a good thing.
Lowman would serve region well in Legislature
My wife and I have lived in Sandpoint for just under three years and are grateful for the warm way in which we have been received.
Woodward would represent Idaho, residents
“Let’s make Idaho, Idaho.” What does that mean? Idaho is being invaded. Invaded by outside money, influences, and ideologies which if left unchecked I fear will ruin the Idaho that I have come to love for over 40 y…
Instead of extremism, let's choose moderation
There is nothing wrong with compromise for the good of the whole community. The constant push for personal agendas is gaining nothing but more division. Some Republicans and some Democrats are locked into extreme p…
Just what is Herndon talking about?
Senator Herndon has mailed out two postcards in his primary campaign for the Idaho Senate seat for District 1 against Jim Woodward.
Mark Sauter is the right person for the job
I read with interest a recent article in the Bee. A candidate was declaring their intent to run for election. I believe it warrants a response.
Beware of fake Republicans on May 21
Beware. We have many Democrats running as Republicans in the May 21 primary elections. The liberals who wish to exert more control over you and further degrade our society are inventing all sorts of ways to mislea…
Look at candidates' views of education when voting
I graduated from Sandpoint High School in 2014 and earned my master’s degree in 2021. I am confident that my public school education in North Idaho helped prepare me in both my undergraduate and graduate endeavors.…