Army Corps updates timeline for full lake level
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released an update on operations at Albeni Falls Dam, stating that Lake Pend Oreille would reach its full summer pool of 2,062.5 feet...
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Idaho’s U.S. senators put self-interest over service
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor Idahoans deserve elected officials who do what is best for Idaho and prioritize the people they are elected to represent. Unfortunately, the track records of our longtime Republican...
Idaho politicos react to Trump impeachment trial
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff For the second time in his so-far single four-year term, former-President Donald Trump weathered an impeachment trial, being acquitted Feb. 13 by the U.S. Senate on a 57-43 vote...
Candidate Questionnaire – 2020 general election
—U.S. Senator Race— Jim Risch, Republican (incumbent) Age: 77 Birthplace: Milwaukie, Wisc. Residence: My family has lived on a farm southwest of Boise for the last 48 years. Government service: I have served...
Idaho Congressmen remember George H.W. Bush
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho Congressmen joined their colleagues and constituents this week in celebrating the life and career of former president George H.W. Bush. In a press statement, Sen. Jim Risch remembered...
Scotchman Peaks decision is not mine, it is yours
By U.S. Senator Jim Risch Reader Contributor When you vote next month in the primary election, language will be included on the ballot asking the community to decide “Do you favor Senator Jim Risch’s...
Practical solutions from nurse practitioners
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Nurse practitioners Jane Hoover and Cynthia Dalsing traveled to Washington, D.C., last month for the 2018 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Health Policy Conference. There, they learned how to...
Wilderness vote ready for May ballot
By Lyndsie Kiebert and Ben Olson Reader Staff Bonner County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an advisory vote question for the May 15 primary ballot. The advisory vote will ask whether the voter supports or...
Rep. Scott sparks renewed controversy with post re-defining white nationalism
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, is once again courting controversy after sharing an article on Facebook defending white nationalism. A response to the violent clashes in Charlottesville that left one...
Scotchman Peaks workshop draws hundreds
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Public interest in the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness shows no sign of waning, with hundreds turning out Tuesday night for a second public meeting at Clark Fork High School....
