Letters to the Editor
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Bills, committees keeping legislators busy
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
County needs to address EMS budget crisis
I would like to address the county EMS budget crisis. It sounds like decisions made at the Board of Commissioner's level is now creating stress and uncertainty for those serving our community faithfully.
The privatization of City Beach is the wrong decision
As Republicans, we believe in free market capitalism, private entrepreneurship, and private property rights. Still, we also believe in the inalienable collective property rights citizens have in commonly held commu…
Kohberger trial needs to move forward
I don’t know about you but I am sick and tired of hearing about this murderer Bryan Kohberger. He brutally murdered four college students, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin by breaking…
Arrogance, greed are dangerous traits for politicians
Richard Nixon was reelected to the United States presidency in a landslide victory in 1972.
We need more public servants like Dan Chadwick
When I learned of Dan Chadwick’s handling of a truancy case in Payette County, not long after I took office as Attorney General in 1983, I was greatly impresse…
Strengthening our national defense
At the Republican National Convention in 1980, President Ronald Reagan said, “We know only too well that war comes not when the forces of freedom are strong, b…
Idahoans should be alarmed by the scarcity of trial court candidates
Very few well-qualified lawyers have applied for Idaho district court positions in recent years. District courts handle trials of felony cases, as well as all …
‘Huge’ Trump mandate? Not so much
With the second lowest percentage of popular votes in 11 elections during the last 40 years (1984 to 2024), Donald Trump’s 1.6% advantage over Kamala Harris in November would not be considered a ‘huge’ mandate of t…
A conversation over politics, elections
A recent conversation between a local married couple: Dick and Jane.
Why isn't government taking action on drones?
In reference to all the drones flying over mostly New Jersey, it is my belief that our government is not being upfront with the American public.
Land use plan will guide Bonner County’s future
Idaho and Bonner County are among the fastest-growing areas in the country. Part of the attraction is our treasured natural surroundings and rural quality of life.
Threat's seriousness not dependent on status of crisis
Regarding Monte Heil's letter (Daily Bee, Dec. 15), whether or not a situation has reached the status of a crisis depends on an assessment of how serious a threat it poses. Based on the increasing harmful effects o…
Christmas in Idaho
For 20 years, the Idaho State Historical Society produced a “charming, old timey newsletter,” called the Prospector, for Idaho students and anyone interested i…
Is Santa real?
Is Santa Real?
Feed the families instead
Feed the families instead