Letter To The Editor: Graduation from high school may help you lead a better life

I think that the unemployment rate in the United States in not acceptable.

New Nov 21, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Temporary tax hike is better than loss of core services

Rep. Shirley Ringo and Judith Brown

Idaho’s revenue system is in big trouble. There are vital services that we must support — public schools, higher education, public safety, health care and other safety net services for the working poor.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Will Democrats concede statewide offices to GOP?

The last Democratic nominee for governor, Idaho Falls newspaper publisher Jerry Brady, announced his candidacy on March 25, 2005 — 19 months before Election Day.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Crime map helps public know where to be extra watchful

Cheers to the Times-News. Thank you for adding a layer of awareness that increases security for all of us.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Bruins played 40 lbs. heavier than their playing weight

Kudos to the Twin Falls High School Bruins football team and coaching staff — third place in state 4A is nothing to be sneezed at, especially for a football program on the rebound.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Letter To The Editor: U.S. war effort in Afghanistan is more futile than Vietnam War

Afghanistan, according to my computer, has an abundance of undeveloped metal deposits including gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron ore, uranium, coal, chromite, talc, barite, sulfur, lead and significant quantities of petroleum and natural glass. China has developed one of its copper deposits.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Don’t pass it on! Cussing is hazardous to little ears

I think that people should not cuss because it’s a bad influence to kids and people around them. If they cuss, then some little kid will hear them and think that is it OK to use that kind of language. So I think people should not cuss in front of kids.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Gooding Elementary School one of a kind

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Don't fuel the fire: End wolf hunting season Dec. 31

Nov 19, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Gooding sixth-grade band ready to perform

I would like the community to know that the sixth-grade band class will be having a performance at the Gooding Middle School gym. There will probably be a large-sized crowd, but it will be great! We have been practicing for nearly a month.

Nov 19, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Health care reform will secure a bright future

Health care reform passed the House 220-215 in a major victory for the American people. Now we must pass health care reform in the Senate and get a bill to the president’s desk to secure America’s brightest future.

Nov 19, 2009 | 1:00 am | (1) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Praise for community members from M-C Businessman of the Year

I would like to thank the committee members who nominated me as the Businessman of the Year, as well as the sponsors for this great event. I was truly honored to receive such an award for only doing the things Mary and I, indeed, love performing.

Nov 19, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Act now to help thwart globalization

U.S. sovereignty and independence are under attack by the global elitists who want world government. They are consolidating power and authority while stripping power from the American people which will result in the loss of freedom. Our way of life will be reduced to Third World slavery s…

Nov 19, 2009 | 1:00 am | (3) Comments

No tax increase for Idahoans now; later may be another story

Nov 17, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Treating drug, alcohol addiction best course

I find it interesting that all of the jail bond issues on the ballot on Election Day failed. Maybe the taxpayers of Idaho are tired of funding new jails. Jails are not a deterrent to crime, but drug and alcohol treatment is.

Nov 16, 2009 | 1:00 am | (1) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Health care system doesn’t benefit patient

This last week, my husband needed eardrops for a gnarly ear infection. The first medication the doctor pulled up on her computer cost $400. The second one was about $200. She had to leave her office and refer somewhere else to find one for $20.

Nov 16, 2009 | 1:00 am | (9) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Why would Simpson deny health care rights?

History was made Nov. 7, 2009, by the House of Representatives, in passing the Affordable Health Care for America Act. I would like to thank my representative for helping with this historical legislation, but unfortunately, Congressman Mike Simpson voted against it.

Nov 16, 2009 | 1:00 am | (13) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Resident looking for way to help soldiers

I have been searching the Magic Valley for an organization that has a contact list for mailing letters to our troops in Iraq. I know there are a lot of soldiers who are lonely and scared and may not have a lot of family or friends to receive a simple letter from.

Nov 16, 2009 | 1:00 am | (1) Comments

Letter To The Editor: Humane Society wouldn’t help animals

I moved to Shoshone about 10 years ago. When I moved into our home, there were stray dogs running everywhere. Being an animal person, I started taking in these strays. I have taken in more than 100 dogs and cats. Last summer, 2008, I started rescuing horses. I pay for all medical bills, s…

Nov 16, 2009 | 1:00 am | (0) Comments