23+ hour, 18+ min ago  (345+ words) Bonners Ferry Herald Woodward is a responsible, responsive legislator I am an attorney. I have practiced law in Idaho for 34 years. I am writing because Scott Herndon continues to misrepresent Jim Woodward's 2020 vote on HB 500 using it as a campaign…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (130+ words) Bonners Ferry Herald From the Archives - April 23, 2026 Drainage districts were established in the 1920s by the residing landowners to provide flood control. The landowners received authority to tax themselves to raise money for construction and maintenance of dikes, ditches, and pumps....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (82+ words) Bonners Ferry Herald Re-elect Mark Sauter to Idaho House seat We worked with Representative Mark Sauter this recent legislative session on a bill to clarify the Idaho Defense of Life Act. We found him to be honest, sincere and easy…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (352+ words) The 2026 Idaho Legislature wrapped up their session two weeks ago. The Bee has previously asked me to write about several bills I have either drafted or carried for this session as your representative. Here are the results of some of…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (227+ words) A recent letter to the editor was headlined "Jane is the 'right' Sauter" That letter had me asking; "How do we pick the "right" Sauter?" Consider three points: labels, campaign contributions, and IFF rating. A newbie wing of the Republican…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (708+ words) That's the challenge the Literacy Project of North Idaho, a nonprofit, is issuing to people of all ages and reading levels in a sweeping effort to unite the community through a friendly competition while reducing the stigma associated with low…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (291+ words) Well, I'm writing from Boise again, and I really appreciate the Daily Bee for giving me this platform to share updates since it's virtually impossible to attend town halls during the session. Hopefully, I'll be at a March 26 town hall…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1534+ words) BONNERS FERRY " Boundary County residents got a chance to both learn about the legislative process and share their concerns about potential budget cuts amid the state's budget challenges. District 1's Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint, and Rep. Cornel Rasor, R-Sagle, welcomed…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (864+ words) BONNERS FERRY " It's fair to say there are as many ideas on how to improve safety on U. S. 95 as there are drivers using the roadway. Residents, businesses and travelers are invited to learn more about safety along the highway corridor between…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (291+ words) Democrat on Idaho's state budget-writing committee is hoping to get public input as members weigh potential cuts to the state's Medicaid program." The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, known as JFAC, unlike other legislative committees, does not hold public hearings where people…...