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Opinion: Idaho town sees major tech investment with new data center
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Opinion: Idaho town sees major tech investment with new data center

  • SAM CARDWELL | Guest Columnist
  • Updated Sep 25, 2026

On September 3rd, I was privileged to attend the grand opening of Meta’s new data center in Kuna, Idaho. It was a gathering of community membe…

Opinion: Wage growth and purchasing power: Which states lead the way?
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Opinion: Wage growth and purchasing power: Which states lead the way?

  • SAM CARDWELL | Guest Columnist
  • Updated Sep 23, 2026

Newly released data shows that two out of the top three states for average hourly wage growth in the nation are in our region. This is good ne…

Opinion: America 250: A republic, if we can keep it
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Opinion: America 250: A republic, if we can keep it

  • SAM CARDWELL | Guest Columnist
  • Updated Jul 6, 2026

As we reflect on the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding, a look back at the debates and wisdom of our founders is instructive for our…

Opinion: Improving voter engagement on tax increase ballot measures
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Opinion: Improving voter engagement on tax increase ballot measures

  • SAM CARDWELL | Guest Columnist
  • Updated Jun 29, 2026

No matter where you live, tax increases have a significant impact on citizens and businesses. State and federal tax increases are often easier…

Opinion: The American experiment: Separation of powers
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Opinion: The American experiment: Separation of powers

  • Sam Cardwell | Guest Columnist
  • Updated May 28, 2026

As America prepares for its 250th birthday, it’s important to remember why we celebrate. The United States has a remarkable history of perseve…

Opinion: The Northwest could power America’s AI revolution — if we go nuclear
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Opinion: The Northwest could power America’s AI revolution — if we go nuclear

  • Sam Cardwell | Guest Columnist
  • Mar 14, 2026

Keeping the lights on in America is already a challenge with an aging energy infrastructure, and advancements in technology like Artificial In…

Opinion: Celebrating National Rural Health Week Nov 17-21
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Opinion: Celebrating National Rural Health Week Nov 17-21

  • Toni Lawson | Guest Columnist
  • Updated Nov 21, 2025

Rural Idahoans enjoy a distinct way of life. One benefit is living in a tight-knit community while also enjoying the freedom to easily access …

Opinion: Idaho should embrace performance-based funding for higher education
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Opinion: Idaho should embrace performance-based funding for higher education

  • Sam Cardwell | Guest Columnist
  • Nov 21, 2025

Whether and where to attend college can be a life-changing decision with significant impacts on an individual's future job opportunities and p…

Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages
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Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages

  • Sam Cardwell | Guest Columnist
  • Updated Dec 12, 2025

Across the country, raising the minimum wage continues to be a topic of conversation. Some claim that raising the minimum wage to $20 would he…

Opinion: Idaho and the Trump Administration signal that the future is nuclear energy
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Opinion: Idaho and the Trump Administration signal that the future is nuclear energy

  • Sam Cardwell | Guest Columnist
  • Updated Jun 21, 2026

The State of Idaho and the Trump Administration have taken another step towards advancing nuclear energy research. The two parties agreed to w…

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