Stand-Off at Ruby Ridge: 25 Years Later (Part II)
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: Last week, we gave an overview of the lead-up and the first day of the Stand-Off at Ruby Ridge, which took place 25 years ago this week....
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County budget public meetings held Monday
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer There will be two meetings open to the public on Monday, Aug. 28, regarding the nearly finished Bonner County 2018 fiscal year budget. The first meeting is at...
Sandemonium: The local sci-fi, fantasy and anime convention returns
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Editor’s note: In the interest of full disclosure, I am a member of the Sandemonium steering committee, and the Reader is a co-sponsor of the event. For the planners...
Historic tours of downtown set to begin
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A project long in the making, the historic tours of downtown Sandpoint begin next week starting Sept. 2. Running from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., the tours will begin in front...
Former Idaho Gov. Cecil Andrus dies at 85
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Idaho’s longest-serving governor, Democrat and unflagging outdoorsman and wilderness advocate Cecil Andrus died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 85. “Governor Andrus was a dynamic and effective...
ICL event details water concerns
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Fresh off renewed concerns about water quality after a recent coal train derailment, Idaho Conservation League is taking a deep dive into the question of clean water. Set for...
State reps. respond to Charlottesville controversies
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Controversial Charlottesville reactions continue to dog Idaho politicians, with Rep. Bryan Zollinger, R-Idaho Falls, the latest to receive criticism. In an article shared last week from website The American...
Mad About Science: Pyramids
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Everyone has a theory on pyramids. Some people think aliens did it. Me? I think when you don’t have a CAD program, building something wide at the bottom and...
Seattle ‘Climate Kids’ presentation packs Gardenia Center
By McCalee Cain Reader Intern On Saturday, Aug. 12, three nationally-renown environmental advocates shared their knowledge and experiences with the Sandpoint community, per the invitation of local climate group 350 Sandpoint. Aji Piper, 17,...
Laughing Dog celebrates 12th anniversary
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It was a leap of faith when Fred Colby left his career to start Laughing Dog Brewing. Twelve years later, it’s clear that he landed on remarkably solid ground....
