How to read the newspaper in 2018
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If I’ve learned anything in the past three years of running this newspaper, it’s that I have so much to learn about the news industry. Given that attempts to...
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City takes over parking enforcement
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The city recently returned to managing downtown parking on its own with the hiring of two community resource officers. This year, Diamond Parking is out and Angela Tennson and...
New Sandpoint Council members sworn in
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro and John Darling were sworn in as Sandpoint City Council members Wednesday, ushering in a new year for the governing body. Following their wins in...
Person of interest in racist CD distribution at SHS also investigated in Virginia for similar actions
By Cameron Rasmusson and Ben Olson Reader Staff Scott Rhodes, the person of interest in the distribution of racist propaganda at Sandpoint High School, has been investigated by another police department over suspicious activity, according...
The American Redoubt Series: Why the Redoubt?
By Bill Harp Reader Contributor Editor’s Note: This is the final piece in the American Redoubt series — an essay by guest contributor Bill Harp. We thank all those who contributed and talked with...
In Fine Fettle: Creating change one cup of coffee at a time
By Ammi Midstokke Reader Health Columnist “You could stop eating the butter mints on your secretary’s desk each day,” says Kenny. I roll my eyes at him. Really? The butter mints? My life will...
Idaho news in review for 2017
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s been a whirlwind year locally, statewide and nationally. Whether it was major street and infrastructure developments in Sandpoint or the Trump Administration’s first year leading the U.S., change...
Winter storm warning in effect until Saturday morning
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Old Man Winter is bringing his A-game (again) over the next couple of days. The National Weather Service is predicting 18 to 24 inches of snow will fall...
Single In Sandpoint: See ya later, 2017
By Scarlette Quille Reader Columnist It’s time to say goodbye to 2017. Suffice it to say, 2017 had its low points. That being said, we are looking down the barrel of a new year,...
The American Redoubt Series: The anatomy of a one-party state
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: In last week’s political article we discussed some of the factors that contributed to a building of mistrust for the federal government after events like Ruby Ridge...
