Over the stigma and thru the woods
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff In the four years since her son, Ethan, was shot and killed by a Spokane County sheriff’s deputy, Sandpoint woman Justine Murray has not quit moving — both figuratively...
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Mad About Science: Great Basin bristlecone pines
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist This hot take might prompt a few angry letters to the editor: California gets a bad rap. Think what you will about its politics, but the natural wonders of...
A mountain of news
By Zach Hagadone and Ben Olson Reader Staff Sandpoint experienced one of its biggest news days in decades June 1, when Denver-based snowsports goliath Alterra Mountain Company announced it had moved to acquire Schweitzer...
Put your money where your microphone is
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff In a time when North Idahoans are more conscious than ever of supporting locals, it’s a perfect moment to be reminded about one of the most local resources of...
The Sandpoint Eater: Ode to oregano
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist While most of my perennials were quite inconsistent this spring, a fragrant patch of oregano thrives not far from my leafy red rhubarb plant. My youngest daughter, Casey, planted...
Flying high, close to home
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Ten years ago, Ken Larson had a discussion with a female student at Forrest M. Bird Charter Schools about the possibility of creating an aviation class for students. From...
‘United for Salmon’ mural to visit senior center
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff When it came to inspiration for her art, Eileen Klatt simply followed the current of her life, leading her to her most-loved muse: fish. “Fish have been one of...
County solicits bids for controversial fairgrounds RV park expansion
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff The board of Bonner County commissioners voted May 30 to move forward with soliciting bids for construction of an RV campground on a parcel between the fairgrounds and sheriff’s...
Three candidates, none with appraisal experience, vie for vacant assessor position
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff On May 9, Bonner County Assessor Grant Dorman — who took office in January — issued his resignation effective Friday, June 2 due to health concerns. On May 23,...
What I learned while interviewing Vietnam combat veterans
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In 2017, my partner and I made plans to backpack through Vietnam for five weeks. As many who own their own business can attest, there is no such thing...
