North Korea and the full meaning of ‘I and Thou’
“The sealed border was not just at the 38th parallel, but everywhere, in each person’s heart, blocking the past and choking off the future.”
—Suki Kim, Without You, There is No Us
Author: Ben Olson
Neighborhood Watch program gaining steam
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When it comes to crime, we traditionally rely on law enforcement’s reactive response after a crime has been committed. With the “Community Force” neighborhood watch program, the Bonner County...
High flying role model
By McCalee Cain Reader Intern Jacquie Warda’s EXTRA 300 aerobatic monoplane is firetruck red, spangled with silver stars and branded with the phrase, “Ladies, it’s time to fly!” When you’re one of the top...
Mad About Science: Eclipse!
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist It’s the talk of the town. Even if you’re not an avid umbraphile, the eclipse has undoubtedly come up in a casual conversation more than once in the past...
Unknown Locals play ‘Secret Shame’ makes a half-dozen for Herron
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Infidelity, family troubles, suicide clubs and even weddings: Sandpoint theater company Unknown Locals likes to tackle some tough subjects with human touch. Their upcoming play, “Secret Shame,” is...
Living Life: Back to school
By Dianne Smith Reader Columnist As August arrives and summer begins to wind down, it will soon be time to get ready for a new school year. Whether your summer was filled with fun...
Hanna Flats meeting scheduled
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is seeking public comment on the Hanna Flats GNA project located on the Priest Lake Ranger District. The public comments will be accepted through...
Wildfire fight continues
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer The Trestle Peak fire in the Sandpoint Ranger District has been dubbed 100 percent contained, according to InciWeb. Trails 55 and 526 are still closed for public safety...
Authorities urge swimming safety following accidents
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer A number of drownings and near-drownings have plagued the Sandpoint area this summer. Police Chief Corey Coon said that while the last few years weren’t too bad for...
Long Bridge Swim canceled due to safety concerns
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff For more than two decades, the Long Bridge Swim has gone off without a hitch. But this year, Mother Nature had other plans. Organizers of the fundraiser decided to...
