Mayor’s Roundtable
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor Last Thursday I had the privilege of presenting the State of the City address before the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce at its first in-person luncheon since the...
Category: Opinion
Emily Articulated: I don’t really want to write about politics
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist Opening the creaky door, I heaved myself up into my newly acquired good, old truck. The broad, cracked, faux leather bench spoke of its many years being well used...
A few thoughts… on pure B***S***
By Sandy Compton Reader Columnist The weather has been unseasonably warm, if you haven’t noticed, and I’ve whiled away a few days getting reacquainted with the prairies and island ranges of central Montana. Day...
Left on Larch
By Ada Greve Reader Contributor Straight on Chestnut, right on Boyer, left on Larch. Time the light just right so you don’t have to wait. Remember to let go of the handles as you...
Late Night Buddhist
By Scott Taylor Reader Staff My grandpa used to have a small sign hanging in his woodshop with a quote that read: “Everyone you meet is in some way or another your superior.” He...
What happened to the party of Teddy Roosevelt?
By Cassie Price Special to the Reader My dad was a lifelong Republican, farmer and logger. He believed in small government and fiscal responsibility, and most importantly, conservation of natural resources. Two of my...
Emily Articulated: Legacy and imagination
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist If I’m being honest, I haven’t spent that much time throughout my life considering with depth the role of gender equality on my unique experience navigating the world around...
The weird and wonderful world of yard sales in North Idaho
By Susan Drinkard Reader Contributor I started going to garage sales when I moved to North Idaho about 40 years ago. I think it’s great fun and also a “ministry” of sorts. I come...
Mayor’s Roundtable: Toward a brighter future
By Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor The last several weeks have been difficult for many. The skies have cleared after a week of some of the worst air quality readings we’ve seen in...
The Late Night Buddhist
By Scott Taylor Reader Columnist A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of joining a mountain bike outing with four of the many athletic, kick-ass ladies who inhabit this beautiful playground in which...
