Protected forever
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It took the better part of a decade, but Pine Street Woods is officially in the hands of the community. Kaniksu Land Trust announced last week that it acquired...
Author: Lyndsie Kiebert
The new American socialists: Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Elizabeth Warren
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist “I believe in markets — markets that work. Markets that have a cop on the beat and have real rules, and everybody follows them.” —Sen. Elizabeth Warren Just as...
Comic Jimmy Shubert to perform at the Hive
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s a pretty safe bet you’ve seen Jimmy Shubert already. The actor and comedian has an extensive filmography of roles in television and movies built up over a long...
2019 Summer Camp Guide
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are a lot of great summer camp options in this region. Here’s our annual guide for parents to find the right camp choice for their kiddos. We’ll also...
Misophonia: The rage is real
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Affection can be expressed by holding hands, offering a kind word or leaving a sweet note on the countertop. My personal favorite act of affection is when my boyfriend...
BOCC passes resolution on gun rights
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that states their opposition to any law restricting the Second Amendment. The resolution, placed on the agenda at the request of...
PacWest backs out of Lakes meeting,cites zoning problems
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff PacWest Silicon, the company behind the controversial Newport smelter project, will no longer be presenting at Thursday’s Lakes Commission meeting due to zoning troubles with Pend Oreille County. Mike...
County upholds Sagle asphalt plant approval
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff County commissioners upheld approval of a conditional use permit for an asphalt batch plant at a reconsideration hearing Friday. The applicants, Interstate Concrete & Asphalt, intend to move their...
City employees announce retirement
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Big changes are afoot at the city of Sandpoint with the retirement of city clerk Maree Peck and city attorney Scot Campbell. Peck leaves the city after 15 years...
Ballot initiative bill passes Senate, divides N. Idaho lawmakers
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The advancement of a bill that would increase requirements for citizen-led ballot initiatives is receiving mixed reviews from North Idaho lawmakers. Senate Bill 1159, introduced by Sen. C. Scott...
