Mad About Science: Spears
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Aside from the wooden club, so-called “cavemen” are often depicted with wooden spears. While it’s true that the spear is among the most primitive weapons used by humans, spears...
Author: Lyndsie Kiebert
Emily Articulated: Gaslighting
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist Gaslighting is a subtle, yet powerful series of rhetorical tactics used by people in order to dominate, control and create doubt in the minds of others. In psychology, gaslighting...
Bonner County gun suit sees further delay
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County’s lawsuit against the city of Sandpoint regarding The Festival at Sandpoint’s weapons ban policy is yet another hearing away from a decision, as Kootenai County District Court...
Reclaim Idaho comes out on top in federal case
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The ballot initiative for education funding from Reclaim Idaho will no longer be on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic after a federal judge ruled that Governor Brad Little...
Georgetown Law dubs Sandpoint militia activity illegal
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, based at the Georgetown University Law Center, sent a letter June 19 to Bonner County Commissioner Dan McDonald and Sandpoint Mayor Shelby...
COVID-19 cases spike in Idaho as lawmakers convene, businesses close and public events go forward
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The number of COVID-19 cases has leapt both in the Panhandle Health District and Idaho as a whole in recent weeks. PHD reported five new lab-confirmed cases June 24,...
Keepin’ time with Craigie
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff As I began writing down adjectives to describe John Craigie’s new album, Asterisk the Universe, I found myself jotting down words like “full,” “balanced” and “satisfying.” It sounded like...
The Sandpoint Eater: Pick a pepper
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist It’s not easy to pick a favorite chile pepper, as there are literally a couple thousand to choose from, but I’ve learned from experience which ones work with my...
The one who Shook up City Beach
By Hannah Combs and Chris Corpus Special to the Reader Young Vernon Shook didn’t let anything stand in the way of his ambitions to become an engineer or doctor — not even the Great...
Sandpoint Rotary announces 2020 scholarships
By Reader Staff The COVID-19 pandemic could not dampen the optimism and enthusiasm of local high school seniors planning for the future, as they applied for scholarships to continue their studies this fall. The...
