Editorial
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What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like
It is not inevitable that the Idaho Legislature will invite a school funding lawsuit, but legislators appear at th…
Water infrastructure plays huge role in Idaho
As we spend time with family and friends this Christmas season — tromping through the snow to get a Christmas tree, skiing, snow shoeing, sledding, ice skating, or just shoveling snow and ice off of our driveways a…
Being there for those dedicated to serving us
Veterans serve on the front lines of our national defense, sacrificing for country, community, family, friends and fellow soldiers. Many people’s thoughts may go directly to how we can honor this service by better …
What you need to know about winter driving
As the clouds have gathered and the snow started to fall after a remarkably beautiful November, we are confronted with our annual conundrum, “Are we going to be ready for winter driving on our local rural roads?” W…
How to make Sandpoint a trails destination
Last month I was discussing the incredible amenities and opportunities provided by trails and connectivity. I shared how far the region has come in the last 20…
Thanksgiving brought to you by Idaho farmers
As we sat down to our Thanksgiving meals, there is a good chance the hard work of Idaho farmers went into a majority of our meal. Meals at Thanksgiving are as …
Nothing is certain except death and taxes
The old saying about the certainty of death and taxes is not entirely true anymore. A talented tax lawyer can help some legislatively-favored individuals and b…
Honoring our country's veterans, military
Veterans, by putting their lives on the line for their country, communities, fellow service members and fellow Americans, represent the ultimate sacrifice, which is at the core of their service. We honor veterans t…
On Election Day, head to the polls and vote
It’s no secret our democracy is in the midst of tough times. More than half of our voters generally do not vote and many who do vote are so extreme it provokes complete polarization. Civil discourse has gone out th…
Community trails as an economic driver
I’m in Boulder, Colorado, this week at a conference to learn about the economic impact trails and multimodal connectivity can have on a community.
Cowardly attacks, hatred have no place here
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out —
Successes need to be celebrated, recognized
A lot has happened since my last post. I’d like to first share with you some great successes that really need to be recognized and celebrated.
Kavanaugh will protect our Constitution
In a 1987 radio address to the nation, President Ronald Reagan stated, “Our judges should be faithful to the written Constitution, the bedrock of our liberties.” This guiding principle remains as important today as…
Keeping the door open for America's veterans
Last summer, I had the opportunity to place my handprint on the civilian side of a door Melanie Foster, Jr. Vice Commander for the Department of Idaho Veterans of Foreign Wars, takes to veterans events. She helps r…
Protecting against foreign bad actors' threats
Recently, the President signed into law the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, fulfilling one of Congress’s most serious responsibilities to provide for and protect our nation’s milita…
Criticism of road priorities misses mark
Several recent letters to the editor have presented personal perspectives that stray a bit from the details I see as the Director of Road & Bridge. Granted, I have had this desk only for the past year and several i…