Opinion

The American Red Cross would like to thank those who donated blood in the recent McCall blood drive.It was one of our best drives. We had 136 donors and collected 154 units of blood. Also, 76 people signed up for the next blood drive. If you weren’t able to donate this time, join us Tuesday and Weds., June 3 and 4. Thanks to Valerie Wilcox and Elk Creek Church for providing the facility. Thank you to our local volunteers--- John Mansisidor, Bobi Cleveland, Brenda Imel, Chris and Roy Kapicka, Karen Kellie, Mary and Rocky Bogert, Paul and Kris Christensen, Caleb Rine, Liam Rine, Ethan Rine, and Michele Strang. And thanks to Jill Frye for the great homemade cookies. Announcements for the next drive will begin in early May.

The month-long closure of U.S. 95 in both directions is an inconvenience for some, a catastrophe for others and a danger to everyone. It is a giant onion of a problem, where peeling back each layer reveals yet another issue. How does an ambulance from Council get to St. Luke’s McCall? How does someone work in New Meadows when their child goes to school near their home in Council? Is the best detour really 200 miles around? How do you get fuel to heat your home from the nearest supplier in Cambridge?

Senator Kennedy of Louisiana said of the Trump administration’s use of Signal to discuss strikes on Yemen, “I don’t think most Americans care one way or another.”

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said of the Trump administration’s use of the Signal app to discuss strikes on the Houthis in Yemen, “I don’t… Login to continue reading Login…

HB 93, or the School Choice Bill that was signed by the governor establishes a refundable tax credit worth up to $5,000 per student for parents and legal guardians whose children are not enrolled in a public school and want to avoid the moral and intellectual influences they may feel are negative in public schools and instead give their children an education that best fits their needs and traditional values.

The op-ed section often features serious critiques on a variety of pressing issues on the local or national scene. Today, however, I’d like to delve into a topic that may seem trivial—unless you’re an English major or have a penchant for linguistic consistency. Let’s look at “State” versus “States” debate. Those that know me won’t be surprised to read this. Even my daughter marvels at how ‘pressed’ I am about this, but I need to get it out.

As a pediatrician who has been working in this state for over twenty years, I am deeply concerned about the rising threat of measles across the United States and what it could mean for Idaho. Recent outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico serve as a stark reminder that measles, a disease once thought to be eliminated in this country, is making a comeback. Sadly, at the end of February, an unvaccinated child in Texas died – the first U.S. death from measles in a decade. The alarming truth is that nearly all these cases are occurring in individuals who are unvaccinated. While Idaho has yet to experience an outbreak, we can’t afford to be complacent. The best protection for you, your family, and our shared community is ensuring everyone is up to date on their immunizations.

Dear Faye,