Political life ‘on the bias’
By Paul Graves Reader Contributor As we race closer to Election Day on Nov. 5, let’s pause for a moment and think about bias. We all have biases, particularly when it comes to politics....
Category: Politics
We must unite to reject racism
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor When we elect someone to public office, we entrust them with substantial power. With that power comes responsibility. Elected officials must be held to an ethical standard. Those...
City distributes flyer on 1% local option sales tax, which will appear on Nov. 5 ballot
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Sandpoint residents recently received mailers outlining the details of a proposed 1% local option sales tax, which will appear on the Tuesday, Nov. 5 ballot. If approved by 60%...
A short history lesson on ranked-choice voting
By Jim Jones Reader Contributor The opponents of Proposition 1, the Open Primaries Initiative, have been making uninformed claims about this game-changing voting reform. Dorothy Moon, the head of the extremist branch of Idaho’s...
Dumb of the week — extended edition
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Here’s a little tale about a man named Dan. Dan David Foreman III, born Sept. 20, 1953 in the mid-sized town of Lake Forest, Ill. Lake Forest has a...
Republican politicians show zero mercy as abortion ban hurts women
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor What happened to Jennifer Adkins is a nightmare any Idaho family could face. A devoted mother from Caldwell, Adkins and her husband were eager to have a...
‘Do the right thing’: Vote in favor of the West Bonner school levy
By Ernie Schoeffel Reader Contributor I am shocked, to say the least, that Priest River alums would vote against the upcoming West Bonner County School District levy. In one recent letter to the editor,...
The Idaho Legislature needs more Mark Sauters
By William M. Woodhouse Reader Contributor A vote to re-elect Mark Sauter as Representative for District 1 House Seat A will support women’s health and access to health care services in rural Idaho. He...
BoCo Republican Central Committee accepts resignation of Spirit Valley P.C.
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The local Republican Party has experienced another resignation, with Spirit Valley Precinct Committeeman Steve Rezac relinquishing his seat on the Bonner County Republican Central Committee amid revelations of multiple...
U.S. Army Corps: Albeni Falls Dam gate replacement may span 4-10 years
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bonneville Power Administration spoke to a group of in-person attendees and online participants at an informational session Oct. 7 at...
