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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 …
Ybarra touts record of progress for education
State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra often reminds people that “I’m a teacher, not a politician.”
In defense of the wolves: Part 2
Without protection under the Endangered Species Act, all wolves face the death sentence.
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…
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.
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, …
PLANT NOTES: Mountain Lover
Plant Notes from the Arboretum Mountain Lover (Paxistima myrsinites)
Ms. Giddings owes the Speaker of the House an apology
just received an incredible letter from Priscilla Giddings.
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 …
You had me there!
The "April Fuhl's" article was too believe-able to be a joke!
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.
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…
Swan Song and Dance
I cannot dispute that the CdA River Basin contains varying amounts of historic mine waste.
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.
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.
LETTER: A great loss
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Larry Ross.