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OPINION: Harris gives Dems a needed wake-up call
What a difference a single decision can make in a presidential election.
Paramilitaries in America
Recently, Americans have seen an upswing in groups of armed civilians on the streets contending they are protecting private property. These groups like to call themselves militias— they are not.
Kudos Korner
On Aug. 20, I was awarded the Esto Perpetua Award from the Idaho Historical Society for my work as president of the Pulaski Project.
CHUCK MALLOY — Risch says Senate report is clear: No collusion
In the world of toxic partisan politics in Washington, Sen. Jim Risch found an oasis of sorts in the Senate’s Select Committee on Intelligence – where he is a …
Is Ybarra a leader for schools, or glorified secretary?
Next year’s race for superintendent of public instruction, sarcastically speaking, should be highly entertaining … if key legislators are correct with their an…
Personal Rights
Governments hold sway over us because, as individuals, we collectively decided to give our personal power to these entities for safe keeping.
Insulin users can’t wait for long-range solutions
As a wise fellow once told me, “You turn 70 only once.”
Sup’s Corner
In this Sup’s Corner, I’d like to make a direct appeal to the people in our community focused around our back to school plan. At this point we have put togethe…
Kellogg mayor’s corner
Have you been wondering what is going on along Bunker Avenue near Kellogg Middle School? This year the City of Kellogg is finishing up its road rehabilitation …
U.S. Senate race may give us our sports fix
In case you haven’t noticed … Baseball is back, but no telling for how long; the National Basketball Association is playing in this funny bubble in Florida; who knows what’s going to happen with football; and there…
Mask directive
When it comes to the question of a mask directive and opposition to the directive let us examine the Preamble of the United States Constitution since all other national laws stem from it.
It’s summer, but lawmakers are in mid-winter form
During this month, the Hallmark channel has been showing sappy Christmas movies, giving people a dose of feel-good television viewing during these difficult times. Christmas in July is a little strange, but it’s a …
New flags for Wallace
It was my family’s great honor to buy all the 65 American flags for the entire Wallace downtown and some residential areas. I have also bought five of American’s earliest flags known both as Pine Tree Flag and Wash…
Our Gem: How safe is your drinking water?
Protect your drinking water When should water be tested? Water testing...
Jordan hopes for boost from ‘Bountygate’
Here we go again. More talk about what the president knew and when he knew it in relation to news reports saying that Russia offered bounties to militants in A…
More Trump off-the cuff ‘wisdom’
Letter to the Editor