Author: Mike Weland

The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest labor union and one of the largest activist groups in the U.S. It promotes abortion, same sex marriage, gun control and the […]

By Timothy Braatz According to the website of Dave Schuman, candidate for Boundary County sheriff, he is a “member of Constitutional Peace Officers and Idaho Constitutional Sheriffs.” The “constitutional sheriffs” […]

I am a longtime resident of Boundary County. This letter is about the three candidates running in the Republican primary for sheriff. There are three men — Dave Schuman, Jon […]

This year, the Idaho legislature passed a very important bill, H596a. This bill was for Prescription Benefit Management Reform. This bill will have a positive effect on almost every single […]

Here in the west, the threat of catastrophic fire is always looming. We saw the grim reality last summer when hundreds of homes were torched in a matter of hours […]

I am proud to write this recommendation for Travis Stolley. I have known Travis for more than 15 years. He and I met while we were both active US Marines. […]

By Mary Souza Question: How do you kill the Republican Party in one of the most conservative states? Answer: Allow the Libertarians and Anarchists to take charge and change the […]

By Mike Weland Sometimes you get called something you thought completely ludicrous for so long and by so many you begin to wonder if it’s you who’s fallen down the […]

Conservative-liberal. Fascist-communist. These are examples of binary categories that don’t capture the true complexity of political thought that actually exists. To a fascist, Scott Herndon is liberal. But that doesn’t […]

By Jim Jones, Idaho Capital Sun May 10, 2024 Legislators who insist on using taxpayer money to pay for private schooling consistently claim that their so-called “school choice” schemes would […]

By Timothy Braatz The spring climate has changed in North Idaho. Snowpack melts faster. Hummingbirds arrive sooner. And the mail brings hateful flyers from Scott Herndon. Hummingbirds are difficult to […]

It is known in the community that Jim Woodward understands emotional distress and has experience in helping his fellow community members. When my elderly friend, Lou Goodness, tragically lost his […]

As a Boise resident who visits relatives in Boundary County throughout the year, I feel obligated to write to the good citizens of Boundary County regarding their current Senator in […]

Don’t be fooled by the glossy endorsements recently issued by the Bonner County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC). The clique is at it again. BCRCC is a private political committee of […]

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater During these last few years, the Republican Party has strayed far from its traditional roots as a political party dedicated to bipartisanship, equal rights, pragmatism, […]

I urge you to vote for Dave Walter for Republican Committeeman in the Bonners Ferry/Kootenai precinct. Dave was born and raised in Boundary County, and graduated from Bonners Ferry High […]

I am writing this to encourage you to consider voting for Jon VanGesen for Boundary County Sheriff. I am one of the few residents of our county who has had […]

By Mike Weland Publisher In her latest fantastical flight of delusional fancy, Idaho GOP chairwoman Dorothy Moon complains that it is as easy to become a Republican as checking a […]

This week a flyer arrived from Scott Herndon called “Stop the Steal!” In it Democrats are accused of working to return “liberal Jim Woodward” to office, along with a list […]

Senator Herndon’s 2024 votes against Idaho agriculture and water are misaligned with District 1 constituents; not “Saving Idaho” as he promotes. Agriculture is Idaho’s largest industry. We’re the #1 U.S. […]

By District 1 Congressional candidate Kaylee Peterson Idaho women are carrying around the weight of a unique kind of fear and anger right now. Dobb’s shadow looms large over every […]

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on May 2, 2024 This is the second in a series of stories spotlighting some of Idaho’s most important legislative primaries. Check back for more stories […]

I urge you to vote for Travis Stolley for Sheriff on May 21. As a former Boundary County Sheriff, I know what it takes to do the job. Stolley has […]

Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 6 through 10. National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7. By Idaho Teacher of the Year Trent Van Leuven Like many, I owe a debt […]

By Jim Jones JJ Commonater I recently heard from a long-time Republican friend who was “troubled by how people just look for the word ‘conservative’ when they decide to vote. […]

It’s about time the voting citizens of Boundary and Bonner County wise up to the disinformation, misrepresentation and outright lies being spread by flashy mailers about a political opponent. Obviously […]

By Mike Weland A CNN headline today proclaims that more than 60% of voters say Joe Biden’s tenure as president has been a failure while Donald J. Trump’s four dismal […]

By Representative Steve Berch The 2024 legislative session officially ended April 10. This newsletter reviews 66 bills from the session. That’s a lot to cover, but part of my job […]

I am writing this letter wholeheartedly supporting Travis Stolley’s bid to be elected for the position of Sheriff in Boundary County, Idaho. Having known Travis from birth, I can confidently […]

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Ever since the Republican Party decided to close its primary elections in 2011, we have witnessed increasingly nasty, truth-deprived GOP primary elections. The most extreme […]

When we vote in November, we want to be able to cast our vote for someone with substance. We want to choose someone who truly believes in our constitution and […]

Every two years, the Idaho Republican Party asks primary candidates to sign the Integrity in Affiliation Form. This simply asks if candidates have read and support the Idaho State Constitution and the Idaho Republican Platform. By Dorothy Moon, with publisher’s rebuttal,

In his latest scare-mongering mailer among all the other misleading assertions, Scott Herndon equates voting to form a committee to study the question of issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, […]

I have been reading some of the negative posts on social media about the Pearl Theater in Bonner’s Ferry. I have been deeply saddened by posts slamming the dedicated volunteers […]

I saw a comment written in the Herald a few weeks ago “Let’s make Idaho, Idaho.” I thought about that comment long and hard. What did that mean? Historically, Idahoans […]

Registered Boundary County voters who want the Open Primaries Initiative to get on the November ballot in Idaho must sign a petition by Tuesday, April 30. Local volunteers must turn […]

Mark Sauter has been our Representative for the past two years and has proven that he truly represents us. In Boundary County, he visits often and is well known and […]

Hello Citizens of Boundary County. I am writing to you regarding the election campaign of Travis Stolley for the Office of Sheriff. Though he is currently an active member of […]

I urge you to vote for Jim Woodward for State Senator on May 21. Jim is a native Idahoan who was raised here in Boundary County. He attended the University […]

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 17, 2024 By Rod Gramer Over the next five weeks Idaho voters will be barraged by political messages from the far-right in their mailboxes […]

I am writing to express our support for Dave Schuman, who is running for sheriff in our county. Constitutional Commitment: Dave Schuman understands the paramount importance of upholding constitutional principles. […]

By Luke Russell Co-founder, North Idaho Republicans The American political party system is much more than just the elected officials at the top of the ballot like the President, members […]

By Lauren Necochea Idaho Democratic Party Chair Our branches of government are designed to provide checks and balances. When the Idaho Legislature commits overreach, cruelty, or foolishness, the governor’s veto […]

My name is Dale Anderson, and I am a retired police officer after roughly 29 years of service. I started my law enforcement career in the Salt Lake Valley in […]

In 2023 and 2024 Scott Herndon voted against funding Idaho’s Division of Veterans Services. He was one of only nine Senators voting against veterans. This Division supports County Veteran Service […]

By Dorothy Moon IDGOP Chairwoman In 1854, Americans from all walks of life gathered in churches, schoolhouses, and community centers to build what would become the Republican Party. Our party […]

When I met Jim Woodward, I asked him why I should vote for him. After all, he is an Idaho conservative. He told me he would “listen to me.” I […]

I support Travis Stolley for Boundary County Sheriff. In listening to the candidates and reviewing their websites, some things seem appealing on the surface, but others are deeply concerning. I […]

As a retired law enforcement officer with 30+ years’ experience, I feel I understand better than many what is needed from a candidate who wants to be our next Sheriff. […]

Local endorsements are inspiring to see! Wading through information and opinions in regards to candidates and local elections, one thing that stands out is the inspiring and enthusiastic endorsements from […]

In response to Mary Ollie’s recent letter, “Numbers do not statistics make,” a statement is made that out-of-state contributions to Mr. Stolley are less than four-percent and Mr. VanGesen’s are […]

Hello citizens of Boundary County. I am writing to you regarding the election campaign of Travis Stolley for the Office of Sheriff. Though he is currently an active member of […]

As residents of the Bonners Ferry community, we have known Jim Woodward, his wife Brenda, and their respective families for decades. Jim and Brenda are exemplary individuals in their personal […]

By Sandy Patano Co-founder North Idaho Republicans Former Vice Chair Idaho Republican Party Lifelong Republican This year’s May 21 primary presents not just a contest of names and faces, but […]

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Idaho has an interesting history of occasionally using the power of government for or against religion. Fortunately, when all is said and done, we usually […]

A recent letter by Bud Franklinson caught my interest as statistics is one of my favorite subjects and an area that I’ve used throughout my career. The Idaho Secretary of […]

I have been seeing a lot of criticism of Jim Woodward regarding his “no” vote on HB 500 back in 2020. Like that was a bad thing. No matter how […]

I recently did some research into local candidates donations using the Idaho Sunshine Database. After this research, I have a few questions: What is Boundary Educational Services Int.? This entity, […]

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With nine years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps and four deployments during the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, Travis Stolley has served his country well. He and his family understand the […]

By Jim Woodward Candidate, Idaho Senate District 1 The My 21 primary election is six weeks away and a messaging mantra is surfacing from ultra-conservatives warning voters to Keep Idaho […]

One of the greatest satisfactions of teaching for many years at Bonners Ferry High School is being able to watch students mature into adulthood and become successful, productive members of […]

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Before commencing work, every Idaho legislator must solemnly swear to support the Idaho Constitution. That is pretty much a no-brainer. Sad to say that in […]

By Steve Berch Idaho Congressman A legislative session officially ends when the House and Senate each declare Sine Die, which in Latin literally means “end of day.” Legislatively, it means […]

Most of us want our elected representatives to be hard-working, effective, and responsive to us, their constituents. Our current State Representative from District 1A is just that. That’s why I’m […]

Boundary County is an amazing place that my wife and I are proud to call home. The decent people, the land and the freedom to live how we like under […]

By Mike Weland Publisher In the wake of news last week of a three-day queer pride event this June, I was compelled by the comments to add an addendum to […]

After attending the debate, reviewing the websites and Facebook Pages of the three candidates for Boundary County Sheriff, it surprised me that only one candidate has any incident command level […]

A phrase that captures the essence of Travis Stolley is: “it is not the age, it’s the mileage.” This strong man has a diversified resume that is a path to […]

I have known Dave Walter and his family my entire life. Dave is currently running for the position of Republican Committeeman for the Bonners Ferry/Kootenai Precinct and is highly qualified […]

I am probably not much different than most when I say I’m sick of all the non-factual political propaganda circulating across our nation and even within our own community. I […]