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Malloy: Jan. 6 panel comes up short
In case you haven’t seen enough of the congressional committee investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and the...
Candidates hope history takes a new turn
If history holds true in this beet-red state, then the two Democrats running for Congress – Kaylee Peterson of Eagle (First District) and Wendy Norman of Rig...
Malloy: Crapo, Fulcher say ‘no’ to Ukraine aid
During their 13 years serving together in Washington, you probably can count on one hand the number of times that Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch canceled out...
MALLOY: Don’t expect ‘common sense’ to prevail
Let’s face it, nothing significant is going to happen with curbing gun violence as long as the issue revolves around politics. For the foreseeable future, po...
MALLOY: Kootenai GOP was no help to Souza
When Sen. Mary Souza of Coeur d’Alene decided to leave her seat and run for secretary of state, she assumed she’d have generous support from North Idaho – an...
Risch: Putin can smell weakness
It’s painful for me to see President Biden talking about what’s happening in Ukraine.
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 ...
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)
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 i...
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...