The Lumberjill: Who knew we’d be talking so much about sex at libraries
By Jen Jackson Quintano Reader Columnist Once upon a time, I was a librarian. I came for the books — words are my jam, after all — but I stayed for the patrons. The...
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Library officials file police report, citing online ‘threat’ to staff
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Amid the many claims and counterclaims regarding library materials considered “obscene” or otherwise “harmful” to minors — which have roiled controversy at the federal, state and local levels for...
A really good cup of coffee
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For the third time in the past decade, Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters took home a coveted Good Food Award on April 21. Known as the James Beard awards of...
The Sandpoint Eater: Gracias, universe
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist In 1977, I went to Bogota, Colombia, and fell in love — with the architecture, the people, the food and the vibrant culture, especially the cumbia (lively music and...
Mad About Science: Early rocketry
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist The first time humans took flight in an artificial aircraft occurred 120 years ago. That may seem like ancient history; but, when you consider that our primary mode of...
Early voting open, absentee ballot deadline approaching for May 16 election
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Bonner County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 16 for an election that will include candidates for trustee positions on the East Bonner County Library Board and...
Fairgrounds RV park sees movement forward on contested land
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff During a special meeting April 27, Bonner County commissioners cast a pair of split votes reinstating a contract for survey work at the Bonner County Fairgrounds and approving a...
Mad About Science: Pollinators and plants
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Blue skies interrupted by walls of thick gray clouds, the occasional downpour of rain and a sporadic coating of morning snow are all signs that spring has arrived. By...
Current, former District 1 officials respond to BCRCC ‘no-confidence’ vote on Sauter
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff A little more than two weeks after the 2023 Idaho Legislature adjourned on April 6, the Bonner County Republican Central Committee issued a vote of “no-confidence” in District 1A...
City moves away from long-term East-West Connection concept for U.S. 2
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Among the agenda items addressed at the April 26 meeting of the Bonner County Area Transportation Team were a number of significant developments regarding the city of Sandpoint’s ongoing...
