Singer, prosecutor, construction worker, lawmaker. And he's only 31. A freshman in the Idaho House, Coeur d'Alene Republican Rep. Luke Malek (pictured) dove into the political deep end when he was tasked with membership on the House Health and Welfare, State Affairs and Judiciary and Rules committees. "I love this," said Malek, but added: "Having said that, I knew it would be difficult, but it is far more difficult than anything I imagined." Between committee sessions, floor votes and a constant stream of meetings, Boise Weekly sat down with Malek to talk about his family (both parents are physicians), his music and and a search for political harmony/George Prentice, Boise Weekly. More here.

Question: I consider Malek to be the best hope for a reasonable legislator in Kootenai County. What do you think?