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OPINION: The party’s over, life goes on
Recently, I sent a note to editors and friends saying I was stepping aside from column writing and pursuing other …
MALLOY: Big changes coming if GOP wins the House
First District Congressman Russ Fulcher has spent his first two terms in office in unfamiliar territory as a member of the minority party — a drastic culture c…
MALLOY: Critchfield ponders ‘new culture’ for education
Debbie Critchfield of Oakley, the Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, isn’t running against the two-term incumbent that she de…
Labrador looks ahead, but not too far
Former Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador is a politician who is loathed by his detractors and practically idolized by his supporters to the right. There is littl…
PLANT NOTES: Thimbleberry Flower
A woodland treat growing beside the trail, Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) or redcap, is found throughout the northwestern United States, Alberta and British …
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 role that President Trump played, stay tuned. …
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 Rigby…
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 o…
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, poli…
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 – and …
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 fl…
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, …