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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 …
Scenic beauty and hillside development
While this letter mainly concerns the City of Wallace, it has ramifications for the entire Silver Valley and County.
Kudos to Mr. Carlile
Kudos to Mr. Carlile, excellent letters filled with facts and knowledge, so refreshing to read!
The Idaho Legislature
For the past several weeks I have felt...
The illusion of freedom
Many people have openly made the argument that the United States is a “free country” and it is widely accepted that we take those freedoms for granted every day, but how free are we, really?
Some Undefined Terms
I was recently doing some reading about the impacts of certain government policies that were enacted in response to the Coronavirus.
Crapo backs COVID relief, not pork
daho Sen. Mike Crapo hopes that at least a couple of Democrats will want to take a second look at the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package that is heading to the…
Righteous judgement
Mr. Ruggles, I’ve noticed you alway mention that God is Love.
Tooth talk
As discussed previously, our knowledge of the connections between mouth diseases and their relationship with other diseases of the body have never been more th…
Idaho GOP focus moves beyond Trump
Although the GOP continues to be the party of Donald Trump, at least one prominent Idaho Republican has put the former president in his rearview mirror.
STOP SB 1110. Keep our rights to citizen initiatives
The ballot initiative is the constitutional right of every Idaho citizen.
OP: I think I’m okay with McConnell’s argument
There was no little irony — and even some surprise — lodged in the fact that Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered Trump’s strongest defense...
Nampa lawmaker says COVID orders defy logic
Rep. Brent Crane of Nampa has spent much of his 15 years in the Legislature promoting lower taxes, less government and abortion restrictions – the kind of caus…
Tooth Talk
Many of the ill effects of poor oral health are obvious.
Luke Malek wants McGeachin’s job
Former Republican Rep. Luke Malek of Coeur d’Alene is running for lieutenant governor next year, but what remains to be seen is who he runs against and how cro…
Economic Impact Payment
Recently, I received an "Economic Impact Payment" card. I'm sending it back...