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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...
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.
McGeachin gives AFPAC standing in Idaho
To get all this publicity, she had to speak to the America First Political Action Committee (AFPAC) – a group in which some of the main players support Vladi...
Risch has eyes on the ‘real’ enemy
Idaho Sen. Jim Risch has found a common enemy – and it isn’t President Biden, or congressional Democrats who are trying to ram through their socialist agenda.
MALLOY: Smith says Simpson has met his ‘Waterloo’
Say one thing about Idaho Falls attorney Bryan Smith, he does not lack for confidence or swagger. And he will need all of that if he’s going to take out long...