Category: Opinion
Opinion
The Reader 2.0 approaches a decade back from the dead
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With the dawn of a new year, the Reader passed an important milestone: The second iteration of our alt-weekly (started in January 2015) is officially …
Season’s greetings Sandpoint residents!
By Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm
Reader Contributor
In the coming days, many of you will be setting resolutions for the new year, reflecting on the past with gratitude, giving thought, …
After significant strides in 2023, Idaho Democrats are ready for 2024
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
The end of a year offers a moment to take stock of our progress to date and our vision for the future. As I …
Emily Articulated: Millennial mom dread
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I recently came across an article, the title of which grabbed me so tightly that I was forced to stop — mid-charge of a busy …
Sing, arachnid, sing
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Kids are the creators and caretakers of humanity’s wisdom. Without their innocence, curiosity and ability to dream, none of our great creations or feats would …
2023 on the big screen
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Even if my only job at the Reader was to watch movies and TV series, there would be no way to catch them all. I …
Travers Park’s next phase of planning
By Rebecca Holland
Reader Contributor
Elections have consequences or, as some say, deliver results. After former-Mayor Carrie Logan and much of the fire department’s personnel went on record against City …
Reflections on the 2023 Legislature and goals for 2024
By Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle
Reader Contributor
Happy New Year! Last year at this time we faced a forecast that the state of Idaho had $1.4 billion of expected tax …
Looking ahead to the 2024 Idaho Legislature
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
Happy New Year and I hope all is well with you and your families.
As one of your District 1 representatives, it’s an …
Letters
- Kudos to Kramer… Dear Editor, I have a few “Bouquets and barbs” to Bonners Ferry! Thank you to the voters in Boundary County for primarily electing Dave Kramer as Sherrif! Mr. Kramer helped me personally at a time when I was having trouble. He is a very kind and strong person and we will be ...
- Dubious Election… Dear Editor, The approval rating of Hillary Clinton is 42%, and Donald Trump is at 29%. That means that if the election was held today and it was between Hillary, Trump, and none of the above, the latter would win. In fact, I think many would write in “please God please,” ...
- Dirty Politics… Dear Editor, I listened to “Face to Face” on KSPT today and heard Dan McDonald tell Chris Bessler, sitting in for Bob Wynhausen, that there were dirty politics in recent campaigning in Bonner County. I am only aware of one such incident. The “Face to Face” show on May 13 is being ...
- Inexperience not a good thing… Dear Editor, Those angry citizens who favor “outsiders,” such as Donald Trump, and think political experience is a negative are wrong. Electing inexperienced candidates, such as tea party and other “no compromise at any cost” people is why Congress can’t get anything done. Our best presidents and elected representatives are those with ...
- Potty crisis in a teapot… Dear Sandpoint, Sometimes our deepest feelings can be stirred in ways that can leave us all but blind. Thanks to Scarlette for settling the dust so we may see a little more clearly. As the father of two beautiful daughters, I take seriously Ted Cruz’s challenge of bathroom safety. Bamboo splints driven ...