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OPINION: The party’s over, life goes on
Recently, I sent a note to editors and friends saying I was stepping aside from column writing and pursuing other …
Malloy: Jan. 6 panel comes up short
In case you haven’t seen enough of the congressional committee investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and the role that President Trump played, stay tuned. …
Your town was the highlight of our month of driving
You don’t expect but deeply appreciate a town where people sit on the Main Street and engage you in conversation about your day and their lives.
Candidates hope history takes a new turn
If history holds true in this beet-red state, then the two Democrats running for Congress – Kaylee Peterson of Eagle (First District) and Wendy Norman of Rigby…
Malloy: Crapo, Fulcher say ‘no’ to Ukraine aid
During their 13 years serving together in Washington, you probably can count on one hand the number of times that Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch canceled out o…
MALLOY: Don’t expect ‘common sense’ to prevail
Let’s face it, nothing significant is going to happen with curbing gun violence as long as the issue revolves around politics. For the foreseeable future, poli…
MALLOY: Kootenai GOP was no help to Souza
When Sen. Mary Souza of Coeur d’Alene decided to leave her seat and run for secretary of state, she assumed she’d have generous support from North Idaho – and …
Risch: Putin can smell weakness
It’s painful for me to see President Biden talking about what’s happening in Ukraine.
Shoshone County Clerk Primary Candidate: Shawn LeRoy (D)
Shawn W. LeRoy is seeking election to the position of Shoshone County Clerk.
Malloy: Bedke, Giddings have eyes on bigger things
The primary election race for lieutenant governor amounts to more than who Idaho Republicans want in the No. 2 position of state government, although that is a…
Shoshone County District #2 Commissioner Primary Candidate: David R. Dose (R)
David R. Dose is running for the position of Shoshone County Commissioner for District #2 and if elected, his overarching goal is to help preserve the traditio…
Shoshone County Treasurer: Karey Eddy (D)
Eddy, 47, is running unopposed for the position in the upcoming Democratic Primary.
Shoshone County District #3 Commissioner Primary Candidate: Jeff Zimmerman (R)
Jeff Zimmerman is seeking the position of Shoshone County Commissioner for District #3 and if elected, one of his main goals is to look for alternative county …
Idaho State Senate District #2 Primary Candidate: Bill Hasz (R)
William (Bill) Hasz is seeking election to the Idaho State Senate for Idaho’s Legislative District 2.
Shoshone County Commissioner District #2 Primary Candidate: Dawn Wiksten (D)
Dawn Wiksten is seeking election to the position of Shoshone Commissioner of District #2.
Shoshone County Commissioner District #2 and Precinct Committeemen Precinct 9 Primary Candidate: Jay Huber (D)
Jay L. Huber, is seeking re-election to the position of Shoshone Commissioner of District #2. Huber, 66, is running against Dawn Wiksten in the Democratic Prim…