Author: Ben Olson

The Trump Transition: Idahoans head to D.C.

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Not long after Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election, Sandpoint resident Travis Thompson started prepping to attend the inauguration. A self-described conservative associated with several motorcycle social groups,...

Scott punishment provokes fallout

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s been a week of attacks and counterattacks in the Idaho House of Representatives following Rep. Heather Scott’s loss of her committee positions. The Blanchard Republican was stripped of...

Deputies recovering after shooting

By Ben Olson Reader Staff Two Bonner County Sheriff’s deputies who were shot while serving a warrant in Blanchard are recovering, according to a statement released by Kootenai County Sheriff’s department. Bonner County Sheriff’s...

Banff Mountain Film Festival:

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff There’s no doubt about it: Sandpoint loves the great outdoors, whether that means exploring it or learning about it. And there’s no better place to see the world from...

Winter storm headed our way

By Ben Olson Reader Staff The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Bonner County from Tuesday evening until Thursday morning. Winter Storm Kori is expected to hit Bonner County Tuesday...

Moving past medical insurance to medical care

By Mike Turnlund Reader Contributor Sometimes we get the question wrong. In the arena of public discussion, where ideas are shared, debated, and often argued over, every topic under the sun has its day....

Winter off the beaten path:

By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Intern This slice of paradise we call North Idaho is often renowned for its lakes and mountains — places meant to be explored and admired. However, winter may not seem...