Opinion

Opioid and substance misuse is one of America’s – and Idaho’s – growing problems. It is not a problem that just affects the individuals who feel condemned to addiction, either. Families and communities are affected. State and community resources are going to crime, incarceration and lower quality of life, instead of education and prosperity...

A big thank you to the City of Mountain Home and the Street Department for the crosswalk on North 10th East and East 11th North to ensure the safety of the many kids who have to cross that busy intersection before and after school. Thank You Judy Lacks...

There are so many competing priorities for new parents which result in the necessity to navigate a steep learning curve immediately. From the minute that bundle of joy arrives at home, one of the chief concerns is how to ensure their child has the best possible start in every area possible: emotionally, spiritually, and educationally. ...

Just a quick thank you to all the "kids" from the Class of '79' who showed up for a casual "get together" for their 40th M.H.H.S Reunion in my back yard. Such a fun day. Thanks to all who came! Judy Lacks

The family of Vonnie Brandenburg would like to thank all of those who provided kind support to our family during our time of sorrow. The family of LaVonne C. Brandenburg

To all who sent cards, food, calls, flowers, donations or attended the memorial service for Chuck Whipple, who passed away on July 14, we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for your kindnesses and expression of sympathy. The Family of Chuck Whipple...

My Deepest Thanks To the many who have shown their feelings and love, Your kindness, caring and help has guided me through the loss of my husband, Robert Fulton, partner and best friend of over 60 years. I appreciate with all my heart you sharing your feelings with me and your gift of caring will never be forgotten...

I take great pleasure in writing this letter to thank everyone who donated this year to the Fourth of July fireworks display. This community is so generous and responsive to the Streetwalkers who walk the streets from the middle of March until the Fourth of July to experience the pleasure of seeing the annual celebration of our Country's birth of a nation in such a spectacular fashion. ...

Dear Editor, Improvements to our community are being done by a lot of people. The Mayor and City Council have been doing a lot of different things to improve our town. Look at how well Railroad Park and other parks in town are being improved by city employees and many, many volunteers. Our water department and other city workers are responsible for many improvements...

Dear Editor, I believe the Elmore County Commissioners should demand reimbursement from Barry Peterson and the Elmore County Republican Central Committee for all expenses related to the Coroner fiasco, party politics at it's worst. Bob Bennett

By: Karen Sharpnack, Idaho Immunization Coalition Executive Director You may have seen a scary headline about measles recently. It’s been confirmed: there are two measles cases in Idaho, both from Latah County. This comes in the midst of the largest outbreak of measles in the country since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000...

Well done City of Mountain Home! The new stone Railroad Park sign looks fantastic. Beautification continues Chaplain Tom Westall, USAF (Ret.)

Dear Editor, I feel very fortunate to live in Mountain Home. It is a fantastic small town and a place we enjoy. There are so many people that call this place home and they are connected to people all over the world. Mountain Home is connected to history. ...

To the Editor Today Mr Stanley Scott was laid to rest and it saddens me that nothing has been written about this great man of Mountain Home ID. I believe a great injustice has been done. What he had done for the city of Mountain Home and the way he had such a great effect on the people that were blessed to have known him. ...