Dumb of the week — extended edition
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There is an entire corner of the internet dedicated to the art of the self-own. It seems we all can’t get enough of seeing someone unload a shovelful of...
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Letters on letters
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Among the many unexpected delights of my experience writing a master’s thesis on colonial British-American history was researching pre-Revolutionary newspapering. In particular, I came to know and love John...
‘Great Odin’s raven!’ Panida to host Anchorman as $5 film
By Zach Hagadone In case you haven’t noticed, the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election is kind of a big deal. But so is Ron Burgundy, the schmoozy-schmaltzy bigshot San Diego TV news anchor played to...
Halloween happenings
There are a lot of Halloween happenings around Sandpoint tonight. Here’s a quick and dirty guide to all the eerie events offered on Thursday, Oct. 31: • Sandpoint Witches, Warlocks & Wizards 2024 Paddle...
Northwest Autobody’s ‘Deervember’ helps feed Bonner County
By David Keyes Reader Contributor The need is real. The Bonner Community Food Bank has never been hit as hard as it has been this year. An average of 3,000 people used the organization’s...
Scary stories from the Reader staff
The Hound of the Hagavilles By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Growing up in the hinterlands of Bonner County, there was no reason to lean into decorating the front of our house for Halloween. We...
Sunshine on Cedar brings new bar- restaurant option to Cedar St. Bridge
By Reader Staff Sandpoint has a new food and beverage option at one of its most iconic pieces of real estate, with the grand opening Saturday, Oct. 26 of Sunshine on Cedar — a...
Matthee won’t let Idaho families down
By Emma Stanford Reader Contributor By failing to fund child care, state GOP leaders are failing Idaho families — and failing our economy. Healthy families are the backbone of a healthy economy, without question....
Reminder: Election Day is Nov. 5
By Ben Olson Reader Staff With Election Day just around the corner, here are some quick details for voters to remember: • Polling places are in the same location as they were for the...
Commissioners table rezone and map amendment of 1,565-acre Schweitzer parcels
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staf The Bonner County board of commissioners met with the planning department and members of the public Oct. 23 to hear a proposal from Schweitzer Mountain Properties, to amend the...
