By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee nominated three candidates to replace Dist. 1 Bonner County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw in a special session called Nov. 19 …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Television shows have often been filled with cliches, tropes and overt jokes written for a broad audience. Even the plotlines to some shows are so …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I recently met three longtime friends for breakfast at Connie’s. We’d barely turned in our standard order or broached our recent travels when the conversation …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
Have you ever thought about the similarities between a cow and a triceratops?
Certainly, there are huge differences between these two creatures that have been …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Sometimes, the best education comes from experience. The Community Resource Envision Center hosted a unique event Nov. 13 titled “The Cost of Poverty Simulation,” where …
By Todd Wendle
Reader Contributor
It was 8:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, in the low-40s and threatening rain.
“Dear, what do you think about building us a fire in the …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Dr. Becky Meyer met with families before the regular school board meeting Nov. 12 to answer questions on planned …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For a 97-year-old, the Panida Theater looks pretty darn good. The historic theater and “living room of Sandpoint” will throw a special birthday party on …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
While the detection of spongy moth in Sandpoint recently raised concerns for some, a specialist with the Idaho Department of Lands told the Sandpoint City …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee has outgoing Dist. 1 Bonner County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw in its sights, with BCRCC Chair Scott Herndon announcing that …
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