By Jane Fritz Reader Contributor On the September 22, 2011, front cover of the Reader is a colorful illustration of a future lakeside Sandpoint with a story written by then editor, Zach Hagadone. I...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist April 26, 1986, one of the worst human-caused disasters in history occurred. The reach of the Chernobyl disaster would be a benchmark for terrible things from then on, just...
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist I remember the first time I made myself throw up as clearly as if it were yesterday. My neck cricked as I lowered my head, stopping as it paralleled...
By Lorraine H. Marie Reader Columnist East, west or beyond, sooner or later, events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling: Transdigm, producer of military products, says it will repay the federal...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Bonner County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to close both the 11 Mile and Wrenco waste collection sites, but not without tense discussion regarding public involvement leading up...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Boaters, beach-goers and lake recreators of all stripes rejoice — Lake Pend Oreille is officially at summer pool. Lake levels reached summer pool — 2,062 feet — around noon...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Local company Tamarack Aerospace has declared bankruptcy in the wake of setbacks from aviation regulators. Company officials say declaring Chapter 11 will give them time to address safety concerns...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff One of the biggest biking events in the region kicks off Saturday morning as CHAFE 150 riders begin their long-distance race for the best times—or maybe just enjoy a...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Gov. Brad Little’s office is celebrating the release this week of better-than-expected revenue collection throughout Idaho. According to an Idaho General Fund Revenue report released by the Governor’s Office...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Gov. Brad Little’s office is striking while the iron is hot to curb back administrative rules in state departments. In total, Little is proposing cuts or simplifications to 34%...
