Bread and Cheesuses
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
I’ve started a cult.
I began laying the foundations of my church in March when I rediscovered the Vitruvian food that is the grilled cheese …
Category: Opening Hearts and Minds
It’s OK to stop this now
By Jim Imholte
Reader Contributor
I grew up in North Idaho. I attended Southside Elementary from 1973 to 1978, where my principal was Jim Stoicheff, who was also an Idaho …
Voters need to press local government to take care of stray dogs
By Mark Hon
Reader Contributor
If your beloved dog went missing, and was found alone, sick or injured, what would you want to have happen to it? Would you want …
Citizen survey indicates wide opposition to proposed land use map
By Katie Botkin
Reader Contributor
Public input and has already had an effect on the controversial draft Land Use Map developed by the Bonner County Planning Commission.
At its July …
Leading the library
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
When the former director of the East Bonner County Library resigned in early 2024, trustees embarked on a monthslong nationwide search for a replacement. After …
Together in the graveyard
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
There’s a patch of shade behind my house hidden under the drooping boughs of ocean spray shrubs. The only markers now separating it from the …
Activation of international treaty brings hope for Idaho’s Kootenai River
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
The thought of Fernie, British Columbia conjures images of a quaint Rocky Mountain town that’s a haven for adventure and travelers; full of small-town charm, …
Reaffirming regional human rights
By Linda Navarre and Todd Crossett, co-chairs, BCHRTF Members
Reader Contributors
“It means a great deal to those who are oppressed to know that they are not alone. Never let …
My drug of choice
By Chris White
Reader Contributor
“What do you think, can he handle this pitch?”
“No, he’s too little to handle that much heat.”
“Ahh, let’s see what he can do …
What is a local?
By Steve Sanchez
Reader Contributor
A local is someone who lives here — really lives here.
A local is invested in their community. They work here and volunteer here. They …
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Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss out on Online Auctions, Purse Parties, Parties, Craft Fairs, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
