Opinion

(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. ...

Dear Community, As we come to the close of Domestic Violence Awareness month, I would like to thank those who have supported the Elmore County Domestic Violence Council (ECDVC) this past year. Because of your continued support ECDVC has been able to assist men, women and children in Elmore County who were suffering from domestic and sexual abuse. Your generous donations have helped pay for emergency services, clothing, meals, transportation, diapers, medical care, crisis counseling and advocacy...

Editor’s Note: After searching for the right fit for what seems like forever, I am pleased to announce we have a new in-house staff writer again at the Mountain Home News. There are a lot of parallels between when I began here as the staff writer a couple of years ago and Amy. Like me, she has grown up in the community of Elmore County and has strong family support in the area. In fact we’ve already found many ties between our two families...

I feel it necessary to comment on all the talk about what is "wrong" with Mountain Home, and address the elephant in the room regarding downtown. For a little background on myself, my parents were transferred here with their young family (my sister and my two brothers) by the USAF in 1954. ...

I wish to thank the Mountain Home Police Department, the Elmore County Sherrif's Office and the E.M.Ts for their help in my nearly fatal car vs. pedestrian accident which recently happened. I also wish to thank the nurses and doctors at the St. Alphonsus Trauma Center in Boise. ...

I want to thank the Elmore County Extension Office with the 4-H program and the Friends of the Library for a fun and educational Saturday with my grandson. The Extension office held their event at their office from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and the Friends of the Library held theirs at Legacy Park from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Great timing for adults and children to go to both and spend an enjoyable afternoon...

Dear fellow friends and citizens, Seems like inevitable politics and life. I write today as a thing we are all guilty of at times -gossip - oh what a crime it goes back to biblical philosophy. One of the simple ten rules that get you the keys to the pearly gates. ...

As the weather turns cold, Idaho legislators are preparing for the start of the legislative session in January. Many are already hard at work on new laws designed to improve the lives of Idahoans. But there are proposals afoot that could cause real harm to taxpayers and local communities...

Wildlife species should be protected and recovered when possible. But, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as written and enforced has had very limited success. We can do better as envisioned in legislative reforms, including the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act and the Endangered Species Settlement Reform Act, and regulatory reforms advanced by the Administration...

Your Idaho legislature has worked very hard developing the most sensible Medicaid expansion possible. We will not let the Federal Government take that away. We support the will of the people and the integrity of Idaho’s government. I can promise you that we will find the “Idaho Way” forward on Medicaid...

Several months ago, an anonymous complaint was filed with the Attorney General's office because I gave an employee paid administrative time-off during his final week of employment. The Detective Sergeant had served 13 years with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office before announcing his retirement in January 2019. ...

Sept 9, 2019—It is with mixed feelings that I am announcing that I do not intend to seek a seventh term in the Idaho Senate. I am truly honored to have served the people of District 23 and will continue to work hard for you through the end of my term that will conclude fifteen years in the House and Senate. I want to thank everyone for the trust and support I have received...

Dear Zane, First, I would like to say as a parent who has had a child at the Jr. High and lives in a neighborhood off of 14th, I agree with you that it would be nice to have a light at that intersection. But I really wanted to take the time to commend you on seeing an issue you felt needed addressed and stepping up to do something about it. ...

Dear Ms. Root, Hi my name is Zane Richins. I am twelve years old and I go to the Junior High. I am a Star Scout in Troop 175. I am also a member of the 4-H Rifle and Archery Clubs. I think that there should be a traffic light at American Legion and 14th Street. ...