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Chris Rich: New optical scan ballots make debut

The Ada County Elections Department is feverishly preparing for the May 27 primary election. In our primary two years ago, only 21 percent of Ada County's electorate voted. Nationally there is a lot of interest in this year's presidential primaries, but it is hard to say if that enthusiasm will transfer to Idaho. This year's turnout may be most affected by the Memorial Day holiday, it falls the day before our primary election.

Our View: The nuclear past meets the nuclear future

There's a world of difference between the arrival of radioactive sand from Kuwait and the arrival of a uranium enrichment company from France.

Dirk Kempthorne: Bring weapons policyin line with state laws

The Department of the Interior is charged with managing America's national parks and wildlife refuges in a manner that ensures their conservation and the safety of those who visit them. As secretary of the interior, I am committed to accomplishing this goal with careful regard to the rights and responsibilities federal laws provide and with the cooperation of states and Native American tribes.

Additional Stories in Opinion

Kevin Richert: Former state senator Larrey Anderson completes a long literary journey - 05-11-2008
Dan Prinzing: Wiesenthal's 'Sunflower' inspired charter school students to paint mural - 05-11-2008
Letters to the Editor - 05-11-2008
West Views: Opinions from newspapers in Idaho and the West commenting on Western issues - 05-10-2008
Marie Schneider and John Errampuspe: Get your college student vaccinated against meningitis - 05-10-2008
Letters to the Editor - 05-10-2008
Letters to the Editor - 05-10-2008
Our View: Statesman not endorsing in commissioner primary - 05-09-2008
Debbie Holmes: Sneddon not best choice for 2nd District - 05-09-2008
U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie: NCAA's BCS system denies opportunity for many schools - 05-09-2008
Letters to the Editor - 05-09-2008
Other Voices - 05-09-2008
Our View: Rule, Combs best options to serve Canyon County - 05-08-2008
Kelly Buckland: Stories about quadriplegic perpetuate myths, stereotypes - 05-08-2008
Rep. Steven Thayn: Idaho needs new approach to handling social issues - 05-08-2008
Letters to the Editor - 05-08-2008
Other Voices - 05-08-2008
Our View: Hartnett better choice for Southeast Boise - 05-07-2008
Newbill, Earnest and Greenfield: Dumping urban runoff into irrigation canals poses health, flood risk - 05-07-2008
Letters to the editor - 05-07-2008

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