A human face to the issue:
By Brenda Hammond Reader Contributor The 8th Annual Conference on Refugees, held at Boise State University on Feb. 8 and 9, was a gathering of approximately 425 people. I attended and planned to return...
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Nuxoll introduces bill authorizing Bible use in public schools
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Could the Bible be used to enhance your child’s science education? It’s a possibility, if a bill introduced by District 7 Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll, R-Cottonwood, passes legislative consideration. Idaho...
Temple resigns Planning Commission in protest
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The battle of wills between county commissioners and planning officials is heating up again with the resignation of Bonner County Planning Commission Chairman Steve Temple. Temple resigned Thursday over...
Leaving the Fold:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s note: In the first installment of this new media series, we talked about the general impact the Internet has had on political discourse. In this second article, we’ve...
Idaho lawmakers Scott and Boyle visit Malhuer during final day of occupation
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Many locals no doubt joined the rest of the nation in witnessing the final Malheur occupiers surrender over the tense live-stream. But some Idaho lawmakers had a front-row seat...
Mad About Science:
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Hello! My name is Brenden. I’m sure you’ve seen me and my crazy, borderline sentient beard around the library recently. For a little background, I am a science geek....
All the President’s (wo)Men
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s hard to think of a more awkward holiday pairing than Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day. The collision of presidential birthdays and Valentine’s liturgical feast on the calendar leaves...
Single in Sandpoint: V-Day
By Scarlette Quille Reader Columnist This weekend is Valentine’s Day. This column is dedicated to the trials and tribulations of being a single person in Sandpoint. I could go on and on about the...
Weird Amazon II:
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The last time we peered into the abyss of Weird Amazon, it was the Christmas season, a time of innocence. The ground was covered in white blankets of freshly...
McAlister, McDonald, Rohrer in running for office
The lineup for 2016 local and state elections is starting to shape up. Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce President Kate McAlister declared her candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives Wednesday. Should McAlister win...
