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Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
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.

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
Shoshone County Commissioner District #2 Primary Candidate: Dawn Wiksten (D)

Dawn Wiksten is seeking election to the position of Shoshone Commissioner of District #2.

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
Idaho State Senate: Jon Cantamessa (R)

Jon Cantamessa is seeking election to the position of Idaho State Senator for Idaho’s Legislative District #2.

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
Precinct Committeeman (Precinct 5): Julie Robbins (D)

Julie Robbins is seeking re-election to the position of democratic precinct committeeman for Shoshone County’s Precinct 2.

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
Idaho State Senate and Shoshone County Precinct Committeeman: Phil Hart (R)

Phil Hart is seeking the position of State Senator for Legislative District 2 and believes that the key issues facing Idaho voters today are...

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
Ybarra touts record of progress for education

State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra often reminds people that “I’m a teacher, not a politician.”

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
In defense of the wolves: Part 2

Without protection under the Endangered Species Act, all wolves face the death sentence.

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
PLANT NOTES: Miners Lettuce and Heartleaf Springbeauty

Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata) and Heartleaf Springbeauty (Claytonia cardifolia) form rich green groundcovers sprinkled with small, white 5-petaled fl…

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
In defense of the wolves (pt. 1)

One of the most atrocious acts of cruelty ever instigated against wildlife, is being perpetrated by the governor and the legislature of Idaho.

Updated 3 years, 3 months ago
Skipping debates is the new fashion trend

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson appeared to be getting himself into hot water with his recent refusal to debate his opponent, Idaho Falls attorney Bryan Smith, …

Updated 3 years, 4 months ago
PLANT NOTES: Mountain Lover

Plant Notes from the Arboretum Mountain Lover (Paxistima myrsinites)

Updated 3 years, 4 months ago
Ms. Giddings owes the Speaker of the House an apology

just received an incredible letter from Priscilla Giddings.

Updated 3 years, 4 months ago
Insulin, politics and the mid-term election

The House passed the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which caps consumer insulin costs at $35 a month for most consumers – responding to President Biden’s call in …

Updated 3 years, 4 months ago
You had me there!

The "April Fuhl's" article was too believe-able to be a joke!