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Updated 2 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 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 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 ago
In defense of the wolves: Part 2

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

Updated 3 years 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 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 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, 1 month ago
PLANT NOTES: Mountain Lover

Plant Notes from the Arboretum Mountain Lover (Paxistima myrsinites)

Updated 3 years, 1 month ago
Ms. Giddings owes the Speaker of the House an apology

just received an incredible letter from Priscilla Giddings.

Updated 3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago
You had me there!

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

Updated 3 years, 1 month ago
Durst takes on education establishment

Branden Durst concedes that he probably would not win the Republican race for state superintendent if he were going against either of his two opponents alone.

Updated 3 years, 1 month ago
McGeachin wasn’t a ‘team player’ for long

As difficult as this is to believe, given Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s drama-filled term in office, there was a brief moment when she served a viable function i…

Updated 3 years, 1 month ago
Swan Song and Dance

I cannot dispute that the CdA River Basin contains varying amounts of historic mine waste.

Updated 3 years, 1 month ago
Wasden warns against activist for AG

If you’d like to pass along a compliment to Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, just tell him that he’s boring.

Updated 3 years, 2 months ago
To our delegation, it’s all gloom and doom

President Biden’s State of the Union address is long behind us and everyone is well past analyzing the details of his speech.