POAC kicks off Performing Arts Season with Repertory Dance Theatre
By Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Arts Council begins its 2023-’24 season with an evening of dance performed by the one of the most respected companies in the country, Repertory …
Category: Education
Go, dog. Go!
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Pepper, a boxer with an adorable underbite, has perhaps the best job in the world: she’s a trained therapy and reading dog. On the last …
West Bonner Co. School District cancels board meeting due to lack of quorum
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
More than 120 residents showed up to the Priest River Lamanna High School for a packed agenda before the West Bonner County School District Board …
Slate of candidates for local elections finalized
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The filing period for candidates in the Tuesday, Nov. 7 election has closed, drawing dozens of incumbents and would-be office holders to local races for …
‘I wasn’t elected by the precinct leaders of the BCRCC’
By Luke Omodt,
County Commissioner, Dist. 3
Reader Contributor
During their summer meeting, the Idaho GOP adopted Rule XX, which states: “The Idaho Republican Party is a private organization dedicated …
‘It’s that time of year again’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Many years ago, I worked with an otherwise excellent journalist whose main failing came in the form of the lede: “It’s that time of year …
Growing up in a climate of fear
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
At 10 years old, in the city of love and lights, I stood at the feet of the Eiffel Tower and looked warily around at …
Bonner County voters show how to stand up for public education
By Jim Jones
Reader Contributor
Having followed public affairs in the Gem State since 1966, I have always believed that most Idahoans are practical people who appreciate and support reasonable, …
Truth is dead
By Dick Sonnichsen
Reader Contributor
There is a pernicious, frustrating phenomenon sweeping across America: a disturbing escalation in the disingenuous manner we communicate with each other — a truth famine. …
Almost half of Idaho public schools now using See Tell Now! safety tip line
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As schools around Idaho opened their doors to begin the 2023-’24 academic year in recent days, the Idaho State Board of Education announced Sept. 6 …
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
