Opening hearts and minds: We See What We Believe
By Suzen Fiskin
Reader Columnist
Many moons ago, my boyfriend and I stopped by an International House of Pancakes for a late night snack. We sat at a table closest …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
Single in Sandpoint: The art of asking questions
By Scarlette Quille
Reader Columnist
A curious mind is a good thing. However; asking questions when you’re capable of obtaining the information yourself is annoying. Really annoying.
I am convinced …
Where is our Iraq War report?
By Nick Gier
Reader Columnist
After seven long years of investigation, a British commission led by Sir John Chilcot has issued its findings on the British participation in the Iraq …
Gardening with Laurie: Black Foliage
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Black foliage is striking in the garden; it draws the eye. Because dark colors recede, black foliage can make the garden look bigger; put it …
Opening hearts and minds: Telling ourselves a different story
By Suzen Fiskin
Reader Columnist
If I were to ask you to tell me about yourself, odds are that you would launch into the story of your life. It’s probably …
Like the Fourth of July? Thank the Lions Club
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you enjoy the Fourth of July festivities that take place every year, it’s always helpful to give credit to an organization that has been …
Mad About Science: Libraries
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Well, I work at the library, so I think it’s only fair that I make an article on libraries. What’s scientific about a library? Check …
Proud to still be a friend
By Chris Mielke
Reader Contributor
Thank you to Mr. Jim Healey for your essay “Coming Out in N. Idaho.” And thank you to the Reader for publishing the stories others …
Jumping off the fence
By Dean Whisler
Reader Contributor
I was raised in Eastern Washington as the oldest of four children. My parents were both educators and hard-working Christians who I know loved all …
Single in Sandpoint: The Ghost of Blondes Past, Present and Future
By Scarlette Quille
Reader Columnist
I believe the universe is conspiring to transition me into my next decade. I have a birthday coming up in three or so months, and …
Letters
- Vote Kunzeman, Woodward, Boeck… Dear Editor, The primary election is approaching on May 15, when our elected officials are most often chosen. Idaho is a predominantly Republican state. The contested races tend to be in the Republican primary. The winner of the primary usually goes on to win the general election in the fall. For ...
- Weissman is Democrat of Choice… Dear Editor, Two registered Democrats are running for Idaho State Representative Seat A. Bonner County Democrats have guiding principles that they believe in and work for. These include, but are not limited to, the belief that Idaho has a responsibility to educate all students for success, that the role of government ...
- McDonald Keeps Promises… Dear Editor, Politicians making empty promises of which they can never deliver are a dime a dozen. And it describes Dan McDonald’s Republican primary opponent. The smelter is a hot topic in all of Bonner County. All the facts surrounding the project are not yet available, but Carol Kunzeman has raised her hand in opposition regardless. She hasn’t ...
- Vote For Englehardt… Dear Editor: I will be voting for Dennis Engelhardt for Bonner County assessor on May 15. After reviewing campaign material from the three Republican candidates, and attending one of the Farm Bureau candidate forums, I am convinced that Dennis is the clear choice for this important public office. Dennis has managed hundreds of ...
- Englehardt For Assessor… Dear Editor, After speaking to and reading about the candidates for Bonner County Assessor, Engelhardt is the clear choice. He is thoughtful, listens and understands our frustrations with the assessor’s office. He understands the roll of the Assessor is that of an administrator as opposed to an appraiser. Engelhardt’s management and ...
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Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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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.
