Portugal comes back from the economic brink
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist Trump boasts about the nation’s economic recovery, but during his first year the economy grew only 2.3 percent. The average for Obama, as he brought the nation out of...
Author: Ben Olson
Single in Sandpoint: Uncle Bernie
By Scarlette Quille Reader Columnist In the summer of 2005 I moved back to Sandpoint after spending 11 years living in my college town. I was newly divorced, had three small children and more...
‘We can’t let Idaho remain a “scroll-down” state’
Rep. Ilana Rubel Asst. House Democratic Leader Reader Contributor Idaho is at the bottom of a national ranking again. The latest blow comes from WalletHub, which rates Idaho as the worst state for working...
Basketball school expands, plans camps
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff After just half a year at Northside Elementary, the Basketball School of Sandpoint has grown enough to merit a change of venue. Starting June 5, BSS will now be...
Flow of Energy
By Zach Hagadone Reader Contributor Those in favor of the proposed merger of Avista Utilities and Toronto, Canada-based Hydro One tout the $5.2 billion deal as an economy of scale that will benefit ratepayers...
Veterans rep to outreach in Clark Fork
By Reader Staff There will be a representative from the Bonner County Veterans Service Office visiting Clark Fork on Tuesday, June 19. The representative will be on hand to answer questions about current veterans’...
No-wake violation fines doubled
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County Commissioners approved higher no-wake zone fines Tuesday, doubling the infraction cost and making subsequent infractions even more costly. Fines for no-wake zone violations were previously $75 for...
Lake levels off, forecasted to drop
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Northwest River Forecast Center predicts Lake Pend Oreille water levels will go down from here, as the lake hovered just over 2,064 feet since Sunday. Mid-Wednesday, Lake Pend...
Authorities warn against scam calls
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be wary of calls claiming to be from one of its deputies. According to a sheriff’s office press release, some...
Kramer celebrates Hall of Fame entry in Sandpoint
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Football legend Jerry Kramer received a hero’s welcome at Sandpoint High School Friday in a visit honoring his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Kramer...
