25 Years of 9/11
Dear Editor:
Horrific as it all was, hopefully your readers realize that the tragic happening we call 9/11 (2001) carried significance far beyond the unspeakably traumatizing events of that one day, it being in fact the death-dealing culmination/climax of months and years of orchestrated planning for the deliberate takedown and transformation of the very soul and character of America.  Sadly, the conspirators of same were highly successful, and our nation has never been the same.
Our traditionally peace-loving American Republic was mortally wounded on that day, and there has been birthed in its stead an ugly and unrecognizable global empire to be manipulated and wielded ever after, by hostile foreign powers, and sent forth to conquer the world for its new masters.  Thus has been obscured and nearly obliterated Thomas Jefferson's divinely inspired, solemn declaration of national freedom and independence.
Is it not utterly astounding (to those who pay attention) that the resultant U.S. political empire has been at war somewhere on the planet - - often on multiple fronts simultaneously - - both before but even more so since, America's foreign-power highjacking on 9-11-01?!   
What have "we the people" of present day collectively done so far to speak up and speak out, demanding a return to the inspiring designs that the American nation was quite obviously ordained to represent before the world?  Could it be that we, like children, see ourselves as merely (and irresponsibly) "along for the ride," or perhaps as mere unfortunate victims of what is??  One thing sure, whatever we the people choose to do, or don't choose to do, history's honest assessment record will always be fair, and appropriate consequences will always follow!
And so, while most of us do deeply honor this current, historic 250th anniversary year commemorating the divinely authored Declaration of Independence, apart from gratefully reaffirming the enduring existence of that blessed blueprint, we don't see a whole lot to celebrate at this point.  Pretty sad, no?!
Anyone wishing to better understand what's really real in world happenings can always opt for truer sources of news, such as what can be found at RBN (republicbroadcasting.org). 
Carol Asher
Kamiah

To the Editor
Hello, I am researching my McMichael family so that I can write the family history. I am currently following an Edwin W. McMichael who died in Kamiah, Idaho. He was found in the Indian Territory in the 1900 Census with 4 daughters, the oldest being Rose M. McMichael, born 1886. By naturalization records I discovered that the family moved to Idaho in 1902. In 1906 Rose married Henry Schober in Keuterville, Idaho, but unfortunately she died in January of 1907. An article in the Cottonwood Chronicle, 25 January 1907 noted her untimely death. It also noted that she was buried in the Keuterville Protestant Cemetery. Upon researching that cemetery I discovered an article in the Chronicle from May 2025 describing the restoration of the cemetery and that it had 14 unmarked graves. I believe that Rose M. McMichael Schober is one of the folks buried there. Thought you would like to know about my discovery.
Jerry Haag, Elmer, NJ

To the Editor,
Remembering 9/11.
Ah yes, the mysterious case of 3 buildings falling at the speed of gravity attributed to two planes piloted by Muslim terrorists who were identified by their IDs conveniently found in the massive rubble of New York which was also contaminated by Nano-Thermate, an explosive made at the time only by Sandia Labs located in my hometown of Livermore California.
I remember that day as my boss from work told me not to come in and to turn on the TV.  I watched as the smoke rose from the twin towers and then, when I saw the collapse, I instantly knew it was a controlled demolition and a false flag.  I then took my jetski for a trip on the Puget Sound on a perfectly beautiful day unhampered by traffic both auto and boat.
I opted to skip the "shock and awe" propaganda of that day.
What was the result of this whacky event attributed to a physically impossible narrative (ie: how did two planes bring down 3 buildings)?
Let's see... 
1) The patriot act, a temporary (yah sure) anti-terrorist bill that passed unread by all but one member of congress which authorized continuous spying on every American among many other egregious unconstitutional usurpations, comprising thousands of pages of law that somehow were generated, without AI, in a few months from the time of the incident.
2) The Iraq war against WMDs that never existed and the ransacking of Babylonian artifacts from there.
3) The war on terror - especially "domestic terrorists" like me that write things like this.
And all these artifacts of that famous incident which was completely whitewashed by both the media and the government, still exist to this day.
To renew this fever pitch of BS history, we now celebrate the remembrance of 9/10 where a famous dude was shot with a high powered rifle with no exit wound in front of everybody and a gazillion cameras, which mostly remain unseen to this day, with a natural patsey kid performing military maneuvers with an antique rifle and somehow getting away partly because trained dogs couldn't track him and a host of other anomalies that the evil Candace Owens persists in bringing up despite the "overwhelming" evidence, without a single eye-witness of the crime, to the contrary.
No wonder there are so many wacky conspiracy nuts out there these days.
Sandy (Sanford) Staab
Kooskia
 
To the Editor
Is Prop 1 Mislabeled?
Is the proposed law on the ballot November 3^rd about choice or consequences?  In reality, the choice was made weeks or months earlier.  The issue is now about the consequence of that choice.  In considering the consequence, shouldn't the father and the unborn also have a choice, or at least a voice? Or, does only the lady get a voice?  Is it fair to silence 2 of the 3?  After reading the initiative, I vote no to this proposed law. 
Scott Perrin
Cottonwood
 
To the Editor
Idaho's economy just took another hit with the latest Canadian tariff news, threatening our agriculture, manufacturing, timber, and mining industries. We need more than just rhetoric to protect our jobs—we need a leader. That is why it’s time for Senate candidate Todd Achilles.
Achilles’ time as a U.S. Army armor officer in the Persian Gulf forged his understanding of the importance of steady leadership and mutual respect under the pressure of conflict. Upon returning to the states, he entered the corporate tech sector, advancing into senior management positions before sharing his expertise as a university professor teaching technology policy, innovation, antitrust policy, and fair market competition. I first became familiar with Achilles through his impactful work as an Idaho state representative. During his time in office, he consistently worked across party lines and always arrived prepared to rigorously present and question legislation.
Todd and Robyn Achilles, along with their two children, made Idaho their home. The family is actively involved in their communities—Robyn as executive director for Friends of Minidoka, and Todd as co-founder and President of Veterans for Idaho Voters.
It’s been a rough couple of years in Idaho and across the nation, where the middle class and small businesses have taken the hits. I’m looking for experienced, stable, and principled leaders to rebuild our state and nation. Todd Achilles fills those requirements.
Vickie Fadness
Lewiston