Editor’s note: This column originally ran in the Express on March 15, 2013. Skiing legend Warren Miller died in 2018 at the age of 93. Read more16 skis in a closet
Sun Valley is having one of the best starts for winter it has seen in decades with pre-Thanksgiving snows hugging Bald Mountain like icing hug… Read moreBack to the future
For years, anyone showing up at an American hospital emergency room could get the life-saving treatment they needed. No matter who they were, … Read moreIdaho ERs must provide care to all—even pregnant women
Thanksgiving 2022 offers a better than average opportunity to be grateful. To be truly thankful requires acknowledging that one is not fully i… Read moreGive thanks with gratitude and humility
Bellevue and Hailey hold the look and feel of the Wood River Valley in their hands. Read moreHold on to mountain feel
After reading the article on state Highway 75 expansion, there is one glaring omission in the scope of this project. Since it appears there wi… Read moreHighway widening should accommodate wildlife
I have received so much joy from so many performances at the Liberty Theatre. So, I am pleading with this great community to help fund the cam… Read moreHelp save historic landmark Liberty Theatre
In a landmark ruling destined to save billions of animal and human lives, the Food and Drug Administration has ruled that meat cultivated from… Read moreNew technology could save millions of animals
Idaho Power’s solar study, currently being considered by the Public Utilities Commission, aims to revamp its current net-metering and customer… Read moreSet a fair price for Idaho’s solar future
The U.S. Senate and House members and state legislators who will be seated in January should make it a top priority to make government boring again. Read moreMake government boring again
Local journalism is a cornerstone of democracy and a vital source of information for communities across the country, with newsrooms covering l… Read moreTime is running out to save local news
The results from Tuesday’s election continue to ripple through state legislatures and school boards across the nation. Exit polling shows that… Read moreRestoring some faith in K-12 public education won’t be easy
Living local should mean shopping local. Read moreLive local, shop local
With the advent of an early snowfall and a forecast for above average precipitation this winter, many residents may be tempted to feed what th… Read moreDon't feed wild animals this winter
As a full time resident of the city of Sun Valley and past member of the Sun Valley 10-year land use planning committee, I am stating my stron… Read moreBe heard on Festival Meadow plan
Democracy won last week, or at least the officials who will make democracy possible. National coverage wasn’t always focused on the crazies ru… Read moreBe done with crazies
Every state in the West has some type of law declaring that its waters belong to the public. But what this means is disputed, and several stat… Read moreNew Mexico court upholds public access
Dealing with change is a popular local topic. In the past two years, wherever people gather the subject will inevitably come up. Read moreDealing with change is a DIY project
America First” supporters might believe they will no longer have to worry about the rest of the world if Republicans prevail in next week’s election. That sentiment is likely to be exploded by the realities of a globe that is irreversibly interconnected.
Election endorsements are a tradition at the Idaho Mountain Express. We do what we hope every other voter does: read news accounts of campaigns, examine candidate websites and see candidates in action in local and televised debates.
Sun Valley elected officials are proposing to give themselves a salary raise of 81% for the mayor to $38,000 and a 67% increase to $20,000 for council members.
I am writing to encourage District 26 voters to support Karma Metzler Fitzgerald in the race for the Idaho House of Representatives, Seat B.
Ron Taylor has served this community for decades as a firefighter and paramedic. He is an excellent choice for the Idaho state Senate—someone who will protect women’s right to choose and freedoms for all Idahoans. Most of all he would provide a voice of reason in increasingly polarized politics.
As the only organization in Idaho working to elect pro-conservation candidates to office, Conservation Voters for Idaho’s Board of Directors takes endorsement decisions very seriously. For each consideration, we evaluate past actions, knowledge of key issues, and their effectiveness on our p…
As the mid-term election draws near, the conclusion of columnists and talking heads around the country seems to be that inflation and the economy are the top issues that voters are thinking about. They say so because polls say so. Consequently, candidates and commentators are treating them l…
I am writing this letter to fully support Ron Taylor for Idaho state senator for District 26.
Idaho has always been the poster child of conservative values for the Northwest—values that place a high priority on protecting our children, our elderly, our agriculture and our water. The things that make Idaho the "The Gem State." That is why it is so important for all of us in Jerome, Li…
On Nov. 8, there will not be a separate ballot question asking you to specifically express your views on women’s right to bodily autonomy and the freedom to make her own medical decisions. Don’t be fooled, however, choice is absolutely on the ballot in Idaho.
The constitutional amendment that Idaho voters are being asked to approve in this year’s election looks like it would simply clear out some legal cobwebs.
In April, threats by a Missouri legislator to have librarians criminally penalized for approving the purchase of an early reader book titled “I Need a New Butt” seemed the dismissible rant of the language police. In November, book banning has metastasized into a force that threatens the very…
When I was elected to the Legislature in 2018, I knew that once or twice per session I would miss a few days due to other professional obligations. Ned Burns substituted for me for a few days in 2019, 2020 and 2021. With his congenial demeanor, he was instantly at home in the Legislature—eve…
If you want an Idaho Attorney General who will keep this important office free from extreme partisanship and who will protect your rights to personal health care choices, to read books without state censorship, and to practice academic freedom, support Tom Arkoosh.
What is it that we all have in common here in Idaho? We love the land that surrounds us, and we love the people in it.
I am writing today to encourage the voters of Legislative District 26 to vote for Laurie Lickley for the state Senate seat and for Jack Nelsen and Mike Pohanka for the state House seats. I have known these three people for many years. I firmly believe they are the best choice for the people …
As President of the Idaho Democratic Women’s Caucus, I am proud to announce our support of Ron Taylor for Idaho Senate, Ned Burns and Karma Fitzgerald for the Idaho House of Representatives. Each of these candidates are dedicated servants of their communities and District 26 will be well rep…
Are you tired of voting for people who get elected and do nothing? Do you want someone that will be accountable to the voters and represent all the citizens of the legislative district?
Blaine County is about to receive $2.1 million from a program set up by the America Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The county should use all of the money to develop housing for local workers.
Idaho is one best places in America. We have natural beauty, a strong economy, and a culture rooted in family values. Our Republican leaders are stewards of our resources, maintaining a balanced budget, record low taxes, and continuing to make investments in infrastructure and education.
We thank you and our community for being a part of Festival 2022!
I would like to express support for Mike Pohanka in his effort to win a seat as a representative to the state Legislature from District 26.
As I reflect on the Idaho Legislature and the nature of the job, my oath and duty are to uphold the United States Constitution, the Idaho State Constitution and the Idaho rule of law. Once elected, we have a duty to work for all Idahoans who expect and demand us to represent their voice: not…
I first met Ned Burns five years ago at the beginning of the Medicaid expansion ballot initiative. Ned often volunteered for the effort, and I was impressed by his energy and charisma when talking to voters. Ned was able to quickly connect with them, and even today, when I door-knock with Ne…
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