In Girdwood, Alaska, we’ll long remember the snowstorm of Dec. 6, just three months ago. But it won’t be for the school cancellations. We’ll r… Read moreThe housing crisis is harming my town

Wild places have shaped and supported humans our entire time on earth. The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (N.R.E.P.A) is an attempt… Read moreTake steps to pay back our environment

The behavior of the Wood River High School students at Atkinson’s Market between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. on school days is appalling. Pushing, … Read moreAppalling behavior off campus

Watch out fellow skiers; there is danger out there. My husband who was on the ski patrol for 40 years was peacefully sliding on skier's left w… Read moreBe aware of fellow skiers

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If you care about the environment, and you care about your utility bills, please pay attention to what is going on with the Lava Ridge project… Read moreStop Lava Ridge

Lessons from the search for our dog Read moreLessons from the search for our dog

Once again, our Wood River Valley community stepped up to help those in need. Over the holiday week there were several families displaced from… Read moreShelter effort was a success

The name Dick Fosbury brings memories of the iconic Fosbury Flop and his 1968 Gold Medal in the Mexico Olympics when he changed the high jump … Read moreDick Fosbury is a housing champion

In this holiday season, that is so difficult for so many people, I wanted to keep the conversation about depression, anxiety and suicide going… Read morePain in paradise

As a member of this community, I’m writing to express my concern and support for the hundreds of Peruvian asylum-seekers who also call the Val… Read moreShow compassion to asylum-seekers

I’m writing in support of safe passage on state Highway 75 for the elk and all wildlife here in the Wood River Valley. I’ve heard that the Ida… Read moreSupport safe passage for wildlife

Perry Boyle’s Dec. 3 letter about the abuse of rental affordable housing shows a serious lack of knowledge about the rigorous requirements for… Read moreAffordable units go to qualified renters

While attending the Idaho Mountain Express’ Pizza and Politics session on Oct. 20, 2022, I was thinking of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote: “Do no… Read moreMake Idaho beautiful on the inside

I attended a party recently where people gathered and, during introductions, announced how long they had lived in the Valley. I was dismayed a… Read moreNew faces add to our community

Ketchum is going to continue to substantially suffer as a community until the affordable housing shortage is eliminated or significantly reduc… Read moreKetchum should eye Simplot lot

It was an honor for the First Lady and me to attend a vigil honoring four University of Idaho students—Kaylee, Madison, Xana, and Ethan—this w… Read moreStay 'Vandal Strong'

I am hoping that I can recruit a few individuals who reside within the counties served by the South Central Public Health District and who can… Read moreHelp improve Idaho's Child Protection System

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

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

I am writing to encourage District 26 voters to support Karma Metzler Fitzgerald in the race for the Idaho House of Representatives, Seat B. Read moreKarma Metzler Fitzgerald brings a fresh perspective

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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.

Vote on Nov. 8 for Ron Taylor for Senate.

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…

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…

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?

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.

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…

The Idaho Constitution's Article 9, Section 1 states:

It is an honor to write this letter in support of Laurie Lickley for the open Senate seat in District 26.

Your recent poll on whether Idaho's abortion law will motivate people to stay or leave is a timely topic. We have owned Sun Valley property for many years and love the scenery, hiking, summer music, winter cross-country skiing, and so much more. But over the years, Idaho's backward and harmf…

Yes, climate change is going to affect everyone on the planet, but of course some more than others. We are all doing small things to help reduce our power usage, like changing light bulbs to LEDs, improving our home insulation, maybe even buying an electric car. Unfortunately, this is not go…

I write to support Ron Taylor’s bid for Michelle Stennett’s seat in the Idaho Senate. As a firefighter and paramedic for 30 years, Ron has proved his commitment to public service in a manner few of us can match. His willingness to put others first, even at risk to himself, epitomizes the val…

It’s time to speak out forcefully about the elephant in the Idaho room. We have had a supermajority of Republicans in both the House and Senate for far too many years now. Even so, the GOP powers would like very much to strip away what little Democratic input we have had in the Statehouse fr…

As we approach another election, let us take stock of the candidates on the ballot in Idaho. There’s a saying that applies to many aspects of life: “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” If we lived only with a perfect spouse, perfect children, perfect friends and perfect work, li…

When my friend Ron Taylor (“RT” as some folks call him) retired from being a longtime firefighter/paramedic, I wasn’t too surprised to learn that he had quickly started in on a new way to help our local communities. RT isn’t one to sit around and let others do the work for him.

It sends an interesting message that the city of Ketchum is raising money via naming rights for objects in a dog park.

The first responder through my gate was Ron Taylor. I needed medical aid, and I knew then I was in skilled and professional hands. Thank you, Ron.

I’ve worked with Rep. Laurie Lickley for four years now and cannot say enough good things about her as a person and a legislator. She is without a doubt one of the finest people I have ever met or worked with. I trust her opinion and value her ideas.

Terry Gilbert is an outstanding and perfectly suited candidate to become our Idaho state superintendent of public instruction. He passionately believes that a healthy democracy requires quality public schools. Because he has been in the trenches in education in Idaho his whole career, he und…