The American Redoubt Series: An Introduction
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing an ongoing series of articles focusing a spotlight on the American Redoubt movement. Of all the many suggestions we receive for...
Category: News
Crapo-backed action to target Canadian softwood lumber trade
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The U.S. Dept. of Commerce announced it would take trade actions against imports of Canadian softwood lumber into the U.S. that violate fair trade laws. The announcement follows a...
Deadline for Wythe grant approaching
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The deadline for the 10th annual Lois Wythe Native Plant Grant is rapidly approaching. The grant is offered by the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society (KNPS) and helps fund projects...
Bergdahl avoids jail time for desertion
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho resident Bowe Bergdahl was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army last week but dodged prison time for deserting his post. CNN reports that the former soldier, held for...
Gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist visits Sandpoint as part of Idaho tour
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Idaho gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist visited Sandpoint Friday as part of his “44 counties in 44 days” tour. Ahlquist spoke at the Sandpoint Community Hall to a group...
Sandpoint, Ponderay elect new council members
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Local elections wrapped Tuesday night with wins for Sandpoint City Council candidates Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro and John Darling. By the time the ballots were counted Tuesday night, Williamson,...
Veterans Celebration planned
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Everyone can agree that we owe so much to our veterans. If you’d like to show your love for veterans, the Christian Faith and Freedom Coalition, Inc. is hosting...
Forum draws interest in Sandpoint Council race
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A forum Monday night gave Sandpoint voters a glimpse of the ideas driving three of the six local City Council candidates. Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro and Jeff Bohnhof answered...
MRL gives tour of coal train derailment clean-up
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Montana Rail Link opened up to media and conservation groups last week about the Aug. 13 derailment that overturned 33 cars and spilled 3,782 tons of coal. In a...
City introduces new software to improve financial transparency
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint is preparing to introduce new software that will improve public access to its financial activity. Authorized in the 2018 budget, the Financial Transparency Portal will...
