Columns
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Partisanship puts up roadblock to progress
During his heyday as governor, Cecil Andrus – a Democrat – had an uncanny way of appealing to even the most part...
Only YOU can prevent COVID-19
Gov. Brad Little has been hounded for his lack of “leadership” and “courage” in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Translation: He’s not doing a good ...
Hail to the chief, whomever that is
If President Trump decides to take another run for the office in 2024, and makes his announcement on Jan. 20, Republicans in Congress will have an interestin...
McGeachin could win a governor’s race
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has almost no influence in this administration, and it’s no wonder why.
Fulcher stands by Trump in ‘fraud-gate’
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher, who has not yet recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, will take care of that order of business in time.
Georgia is on everyone’s mind
Idaho GOP Chairman Tom Luna has issued to his party’s faithful a call to arms to help with something that Republicans can control – the Georgia Senate runoff...
Sup's Corner
I applaud the leaders; especially those who are humbly taking the brunt of people’s anger during this pandemic.
Soto says he could do better than Fulcher
Talk with Congressman Russ Fulcher and you’ll get the idea that this year’s elections have all the drama of a yawning festival.
Decisions from the top not fun, but necessary
During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, when almost everything was shut down, people in my Meridian neighborhood found a way to get through thos...
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 ...
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 ...
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 toget...
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 rehabilitatio...
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 the...
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 ...