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…
Planning progress for Sandpoint's future
If ever there is a time to have a direct impact on the future of your hometown, it is now. The city of Sandpoint is in the midst of six master planning efforts…
2020 Idaho legislative session has begun
The second regular session of the 65th Idaho Legislature has convened. For Legislative District 1, which is all of Boundary County and most of Bonner County, R…
The City Beach land swap makes sense
A draft of the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan is underway and draft concepts for four city park areas have been out for public feedback over the past …
Resources exists for region's entrepreneurs
A couple of weeks ago the Bonner County Economic Development Corp. gathered local business and community leaders for a summit at the University of Idaho’s beau…
Clean external audit report for LPOSD and Update on Accountability
As we approach Nov. 5, Election Day, it is timely for me to share with you the financial accountability report presented at the Oct. 22 school board meeting by…
We are united by our community, values
Sandpoint is a community characterized by engaged citizenship. With over 300 registered non-profits, ours is a community of people who care. This is something …
Work continues on county road projects
Overseeing a county road operation has some remarkable resemblance to surviving as a small farm operator. You take stock of the conditions in the spring, as mud squishes under your boots, then begin to make plans f…
Starting a dialogue on education, schools
I want to thank the community for your trust in me as the new Lake Pend Oreille School District superintendent. As a long-standing Bonner County resident, and …
Farewell delta extraordinaire Kathy Cousins
We just learned that our local delta restoration expert, Kathy Cousins, will be leaving Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) for a new and exciting career opportunity. This is sad news for us and the fish and wildlife of the…
An honor and privilege to serve Sandpoint
It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve as mayor of Sandpoint. As we near the end of my first term, it’s a good time to review some highlights w…
Idaho needs Green to succeed at the U of I
In late August, Moscow begins to vibrate with the energy of new and returning students about to begin the new academic year at the University of Idaho. This year, a special optimism is in the air as Scott Green, Mo…
Considering a run for Sandpoint public office?
The city of Sandpoint is one of a kind. I would like to say that we have it all here. That wouldn’t necessarily be true, but we have a whole lot to offer. We h…
Welcome discussions on affordable housing
Housing affordability is a critical issue in Idaho and all across the country. Nationwide, there is a shortage of millions of affordable rental homes available…
Idaho charts path to fight opioid crisis
Opioid and substance misuse is one of America’s — and Idaho’s — growing problems.
Balanced budget represents good government
Four simple budgeting concepts guide governing in Idaho: