Opinion

Medical bills are high enough without surprise bills that can be astronomical, but that’s exactly what some Idahoans are forced to deal with. People are being saddled with huge debt for out-of-network care, even after they go to an in-network facility and doctor. It’s not right, and it’s why we need to pass the No Surprises Act to protect patients...

Great news for Idaho parents and students regarding Early Childhood Education. Thanks to the successful collaboration of a bi-partisan committee of stakeholders convened over the summer and the support of Governor Brad Little, Idaho is the recipient of a $3.3 million Federal Preschool Development Grant. ...

Dear Editor, As I have been asked repeatedly in the last few days about the governance and oversight of your local library, I want to provide some clarification to the residents of Mountain Home and all Library users. In the State of Idaho, libraries, both city and district are governed under Title 33, Chapter 26 & 27. These laws dictate how a library shall be run. There is zero question about the day-to-day governance of a public library under State statute...

As members of JFAC (Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee), we set all budgets and approve all appropriations for the State. We were delighted when Governor Little made education his top priority in his State of the State address. However, we became concerned when we saw some of his proposed education budgets...

Dear Editor, Amy Alexander’s article on January 8th, titled “New Resolution creates discontent amongst County Employees” was excellent, very well written and compelling news. As usual, Mountain Home News presents the good, the bad and the reality of life in Elmore County...

The Service Extension for The Elmore County Salvation Army would like to thank the people and businesses of the Mountain Home area for their generous donations and the volunteers from the community who spent their time to “Man a Kettle” through the 2019 Christmas Season...

Dear Editor, This letter is a response to a recent article by Re. Megan Blanksma entitled "Our Medicaid Expansion is Throwing Thousands Off Their Insurance." Soo... Fix It. All actions have unexpected results. Soo... fix it - that is why you are in the government. Or are you waiting for that magic Republican replacement. You know the one Trump says "will cost less, you'll love it and it will be terrific."...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I honestly do not know where 2019 went. It seems the more "mature" I become, the faster time seems to fly. Summer seemed to escape me completely. I am looking forward to the New Year and all it has for all of us. 2020 will be off and running today, Jan 1st, 2020, and I hope you have blessings and success in your future...

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Potato Council (NPC) today lauded U.S. House passage of legislation ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “As two of our top trading partners, Canada and Mexico currently represent more than $550 million in annual sales of U.S. ...

I am an Idahoan. I grew up on a dairy and have worked in the dairy industry nearly my entire life. I support the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. It is good conservative legislation that supports legal immigration and really takes a look at the reform we as Americans have been demanding...

As Publisher of the Mountain Home News and the Patriot I am excited to announce some changes with the coming of the New Year. Our partnership with Mountain Home AFB is, and will continue to be, important to myself and the staff of the Mountain Home News...

The West Side Sewer District would like to thank Bart Eben’s family for donating a tape recorder which belonged to him, to the district after he passed away

Dear Editor, I had an idea I sent to the City "Question Line", but thought I would pass it on. Looking around Mountain Home during the last snowfall, about the only place in the city for kids to sled or go tubing is Legacy Park - it has a fairly nice hill area. ...

(Murphy, ID) Idaho native and local rancher, Brenda Richards announced her Republican candidacy for the Republican Idaho State Senate, District 23, serving Elmore, Owyhee and Twin Falls County. “Having worked and lived in the district for most of my life, I understand the needs of rural Idaho. ...

The Elmore County Domestic Violence Council would like to extend our deepest gratitude to this great community we live in. Our staff has been overjoyed with the outpouring of response from individuals and community groups who are wanting to donate and support The Evans Harmony House, the first shelter in Elmore County for women and children fleeing domestic violence. ...

The Mountain Home News staff is wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our family and friends and for all of you, as well, and me personally for my staff. Thank you for allowing us to bring you the news and events of our wonderful community and the surrounding area. ...

Idaho is a very popular place to live and, as a result, it is at the top of the fastest-growing states in our nation. With more people, comes a larger demand on all of our resources and infrastructure. Preparing for the future is incredibly important for the prosperity and safety of the people of Idaho and this preparation is a central role of government. ...

Nearly fifteen thousand Idahoans will be losing their insurance because of the passage of Medicaid Expansion. While this may come as a surprise to some, the House Republican Caucus worked hard to warn Idahoans and on November 1, Idaho’s Medicaid Expansion open enrollment started. ...