Opinion
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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.
OPINION: GOP’s outrage is Trump’s gain
Idaho Republican Party Chairwoman Dorothy Moon is fired up, and for good reason. At least, that seems to be the consensus of the party’s faithful.
OPINION: Dam breaching: A debate without an end
When I came to the Idaho Statesman as opinion page editor in 1999, it was suggested that I read a special section that the editorial department did on dam brea…
Marty and Max: Unintended Consequences
Some would say there are three categories of unintended consequences. The unexpected benefit, which is a positive but unplanned outcome, The unexpected drawbac…
OPINION: Risch breaks with Trump on Ukraine
Don’t get Idaho Sen. Jim Risch started on Ukraine. On second thought, do. That is, if you want to see energy, passion and a dose of common sense. Risch, the ra…
Marty and Max: Facetious real estate terms
An amusing translation of real estate's many buzzwords and catchphrases.
CLARK: Left-wing viewpoints?
A recent letter by Wylie Clark accuses The Press of “left-wing view points.” The writer suggests that the idea of a person who has “no experience in the job” and “isn’t really sure what the job entails” applies to …
Marty and Max: How's the market doing?
The housing data reflects that the housing market is surprisingly resilient. Our crisis, however, is that there is not enough inventory, rather than not enough…
Plant Notes: Snowberry
Waxy-white berries bunched on the ends of twiggy stems make winter the most conspicuous season for Snowberry, a deciduous North American native.
Marty and Max: Mid-year market report
The first half of 2023 is in the books. This week in many ways is the turning point in the year for housing. Home purchases start to decelerate and price reduc…
OPINION: Children’s Congress set to deliver timely message
Imagine a Congress that accomplishes something … one that isn’t bogged down by gridlock and political posturing. Now imagine, if you will, a lobbying effort th…
I-90 FLAG: It’s back
Many thanks to the patriot who puts the flag up on the west side of Fourth of July Pass, mile marker 24.
Plant Notes: Heartleaf Arnica
Easy to identify and common throughout the western United States and Canada, Heartleaf Arnica is a bright spot in the forest with its yellow, 1-2 inch sunflowe…
Marty and Max: The $100,000 freezer
According to the Bible, Sampson slew 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of an ass. Every year thousands of real estate transactions are lost with the same weap…
VERNE BLALACK: Passing of another hero
This year, a hero, Ed Pommerening, responsible for heroic efforts which improved the environment of our valley, passed away. Now, another man passes who I think is equally heroic, as he improved the living standard…
CULTURE SHIFT NEEDED: Back to conservative guidelines
Well, the inevitable result of our nationwide free-for-all mindset has happened here in our little Silver Valley. A family of four, dead and the shooter’s family left without a father. I don’t know all the details.