Closet cosplay
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff There comes a time in every nerd’s life when they get the urge to shirk their responsibilities and step into the life of their favorite fictional character. Sometimes, it’s...
Author: Ben Olson
Our oceans are dying
By Finn Helgenberg Reader Contributor In North Idaho, we are feeling the ill effects of the cuts President Donald Trump is making. As Trump downsizes Forest Service personnel, he is also downsizing the protection...
Free nerd
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff It’s no secret that I’m a nerd. I’ve waxed poetic about The Lord of the Rings and Star Trek enough in these pages for the average reader to pick...
Indie folk songwriter Anna Tivel to play Idaho Pour Authority
By Reader Staff Anna Tivel is a name that resonates deeply within the folk and indie music scenes. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Tivel has carved out a unique space in the music world...
Wild and Scenic Film Festival returns to the Panida
By Reader Staff The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is returning to the Panida Theater (300 N. First Ave.) on Friday, March 28, hosted by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Featuring 10 films...
Commissioners temporarily halt minor land divisions, place restrictions on RV parks
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Bonner County commissioners made two decisions at the March 25 business meeting that will affect future population density and land use, approving a 182-day moratorium on all minor land...
City Hall takes in updates on major projects
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Sandpoint City Council heard a number of updates on ongoing, big-ticket projects at its regular March 19 meeting, queuing up a busy season going into April and beyond....
Emily Articulated: Overreaction
By Emily Erickson Reader Staff I remember the footage of a woman screaming in the streets after the first Trump inauguration. She became a meme — a poster child for “snowflake liberals overreacting.” A...
Republican budget procedures don’t add up
By Lauren Necochea Reader Contributor Our state budget determines what we invest in and who we prioritize. It is crafted by Idaho’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, which includes both House and Senate members, using a...
Classic Hitchcock thriller Rear Window to screen as $5 film at the Panida
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Few directors are more iconic than Alfred Hitchcock, and few of his films are as iconic as Rear Window. Now it’s coming to the big screen Sunday, March 30...
