Month: February 2024

What on Earth is going on? Recent videos show military aged young men from Africa crossing our southern border unimpeded. More than 37,000 Chinese nationals crossed our southern border illegally in 2023 alone. Debit cards of $10,000 apiece are being handed out to illegal immigrants in New York City. — By Dorothy Moon with response by the publisher

By Mike Weland Publisher Eric Parker is one of those “heroes” of the far right who has turned what should be seen as infamy into influence in today’s Idaho Legislature, […]

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Every business, interest group, civic organization, legal group, education entity, government agency and living-and-breathing human being in the Gem State should take heed of the […]

I was happy to read in 9B News Governor Little’s announcement of a funding bill for schools in such desperate need of facilities repair and replacement. It’s House Bill 521. […]

Maybe you’ve already seen the May Matters signs around the area? What the signs say is true, especially now. This May does matter. May 21 is the date for the Idaho Primary election when all 105 State Legislative positions will be decided. — By Robin Lundgren

Eric L.’s letter in the Herald, and those like him, are the reason Idaho’s state budget has skyrocketed. The hoards of out-of-state refugees have created a strain on resources, services […]

For democracy to work, elected leaders must have the freedom to act in the best interest of their constituents. This bedrock principle is now being severely undermined by Idaho’s House GOP leadership. We’re seeing historic levels of strong-arming around votes behind closed doors and harsh punishment for dissent. — By Lauren Necochea

As President’s Day weekend approaches in North Idaho, Republicans reflect on the enduring principles embodied by President Abraham Lincoln, a guiding light for Republicans since he is the very founder of our party. With Republican Lincoln Day Dinner activities in full swing across our state, this is a time for reflection for all Republicans: Who are we as a party? From North Idaho Republicans

By Dorothy Moon IDGOP Chairwoman It’s Lincoln Day season all across the state of Idaho. Washington, Gem and Idaho counties have already held their annual dinners while the rest of […]

By Brent Regan IDGOP Rules Chairman As we approach the March 2 Presidential Preference Caucus the amount of misinformation being generated by the media and talking heads is stunning. At […]

By Mike Weland Publisher No matter how it came about or what excuses they make in their attempt to sell it, the upcoming Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus is but one […]

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater During his first year as Idaho Attorney General, Raul Labrador has placed most of his chips on the abortion issue in his quest for higher […]

What’s the difference between a “conservative base budget” and a “bare-bones budget?” It depends whether the information comes from the Idaho Freedom Foundation and Scott Herndon or from traditional Idaho […]

By Dorothy Moon IDGOP Chairwoman The Republican Party cherishes the principles of fiscal conservatism. We believe in keeping government as small as possible, keeping spending as low as possible and […]

As a constituent of former Idaho Senator Jim Woodward, I agree with only one thing that I read in Ms. or Mr. Fay Almond’s letter in the Bonners Ferry Herald […]

One thing about putting radicals in power … They love to make rules, even though they are bad at it and the rules invariably terrible. That’s especially true of the radicals who insist with fervor that they believe in less government, fewer rules. Who tout “True Conservative!” values. — By Mike Weland

By Debbie Critchfield, Superintendent of Public Instruction and Denise Dixon, Executive Director of the Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force While the calendar reminds us that we’re in the heart of […]

I am logging this formal complaint requesting an enforcement action for business activities occurring on property at the southeast intersection of US95 & El Paso Street in the City of Bonners Ferry owned by Eric Lederhos and operated by Levi Falck, based upon alleged activities. — By Gerald Higgs

By Representative Steve Berch In December of 2019, I wrote an op-ed titled, “The Fiscal Elephant in the Room.” It detailed how the Idaho Legislature was exempting an estimated $2.5 […]

Almost 20 days at their seats as overlords of the minions, the Idaho elected elite are busy taking away what you love(d) about the state one rule at a time. Taking away local control of your library. Taking away local control of your schools. Anyone with a gun can be an armed guard…trained resource officers no longer. — By Rosane Smith

Well, here we are approaching another Republican primary in North Idaho on May 21. Albeit some months off, I have been carefully watching our current freshman District 1 Senator in hopes he would faithfully act as our representative on issues that matter to District 1 citizens. — By Bob Clark