Former Reader illustrator releases book
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Reader fans might recognize the name Daniel Cape as a talented illustrator who helped this newspaper find its voice during the first few years after returning to print in...
Author: Lyndsie Kiebert
August-September Parks and Rec. programming
By Reader Staff Sandpoint Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces will be offering the following programming during the remainder of August and September of 2023. • Game night with the Lions Club. A FREE family...
Panida raises the roof — literally
By Reader Staff Organizers at the Panida Theater celebrated a major milestone in their years-long, ongoing efforts to improve and maintain the historic downtown institution, announcing Aug. 22 that the theater now has a...
The Idaho Club renews push to develop Trestle Creek, threatening imperiled fish
By Jennifer Ekstrom Reader Contributor A proposal to build luxury housing and a large private marina at the mouth of Trestle Creek on Lake Pend Oreille poses major threats to bull trout, which are...
In praise of imperfection
By John T. Reuter Reader Editor Emeritus The cafe next door to the Panida Theater had caught fire. As firefighters rushed to put out the blaze, they caused water damage to a small, lower...
Mad About Science: Aluminum
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Have you spent any time arguing with someone about how to spell aluminum? Is it “aluminum” or “aluminium”? It turns out that both are correct, and though the world...
Idahoans for Open Primaries kicks off initiative signature drive in Sandpoint
By Reader Staff Idahoans for Open Primaries, a coalition of statewide citizen and political advocacy groups, launched its signature drive for a ballot initiative that would bring ranked choice voting to Idaho with a...
One year’s seeds, seven years’ weeds
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Lake Pend Oreille’s noxious weed problem has worsened over the past six years, as blooms of invasive Butomus umbellatus, or flowering rush, have joined Eurasian milfoil to clog area...
Rain brings relief from area wildfires
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Wildland firefighters breathed a sigh of relief earlier this week as substantial rain fell across the region, resulting in the return of blue skies and smoke-free air. The Ridge...
Voters head to the polls Aug. 29 in W. Bonner School District trustee recall election
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Amid ongoing community debate, conversation and organizing, voters in Zones 2 and 4 of the West Bonner County School District will go to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 29 and...
