‘It’s that time of year again’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Many years ago, I worked with an otherwise excellent journalist whose main failing came in the form of the lede: “It’s that time of year …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
Hope, fear and a universe full of Luke Skywalkers
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
This July, the House Oversight Committee’s national security subcommittee heard testimony from multiple military officials alleging the existence of alien life — and, confirming the …
Growing up in a climate of fear
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
At 10 years old, in the city of love and lights, I stood at the feet of the Eiffel Tower and looked warily around at …
What you see is what you get
By Susan Geise
Reader Contributor
It happened again, just a few minutes ago. As it often does. Perhaps as it was intended from the start.
At first, I thought I …
Bonner County can do more to protect water quality
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Contributor
Idaho is lucky to have environmental experts looking out for public health when it comes to land use decisions that impact water quality. These experts …
Bonner County voters show how to stand up for public education
By Jim Jones
Reader Contributor
Having followed public affairs in the Gem State since 1966, I have always believed that most Idahoans are practical people who appreciate and support reasonable, …
Truth is dead
By Dick Sonnichsen
Reader Contributor
There is a pernicious, frustrating phenomenon sweeping across America: a disturbing escalation in the disingenuous manner we communicate with each other — a truth famine. …
A Few Thoughts… On Pythagoras’ ‘music of the spheres’
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
Once upon a time, long, long ago — at least a decade, maybe more — I was enlisted by a couple of teachers from a …
Disney+ series Ahsoka makes old Star Wars fans feel even older — and that’s good
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s telling that The Washington Post felt compelled to publish a piece Aug. 22 titled, “What you need to watch before Ahsoka series releases.” First, …
Mike’s Corner: Reality
By Mike Wagoner
Reader Contributor
I got the call on a Sunday afternoon… It was a neighbor of my folks back in Walla Walla, where I grew up. I was …
Letters
- Hooray for a Vibrant Community… Dear Editor, Good god! Did you see all the fantastic events, charities, and educational opportunities going on in our community in last week’s Reader? The Bonner County History Museum’s latest exhibit, a CNC router course at MakerPoint, a walking fundraiser for the homeless, Poem in Your Pocket Day (April 26), an Origami ...
- Vote for McDonald… Dear Editor, I have been an active attendee of the Bonner County Commissioners’ weekly meetings for six years. I have been very impressed with what Commissioner Dan McDonald has accomplished during his first term. In 2016 Dan campaigned on responsible, business-oriented management of the county’s budget and assets and bringing a ...
- McDonald Deserves 2nd Term… Dear Editor, Rarely does an elected official step into office and keep their campaign promises. Dan McDonald is such an official. In 2016, Dan ran on efficiency and cost-cutting. And not only has he kept those promises, he’s gone above and beyond. Unlike his opponent, whose prior stint as Ponderay mayor admittedly increased ...
- County’s ‘Amnesty’ Plan May Cause Unpleasant Surpr… Dear Editor, Unpleasant surprises may face many Bonner County landowners. The County is considering undermining 27 years of countywide zoning by allowing illegally created parcels created Nov. 18, 2008, to be lawful through “amnesty.” This waives 27 years of zoning standards, like lot size minimums, and 13 years of subdivision standards, like ...
- Vote Them Out… Dear Editor, High school students leading marches in the streets demanding gun reform have captured our nation’s headlines recently. They remind us that while adults have failed to stop school shootings, perhaps this new generation can — and that the right to live is more important than the right to own ...
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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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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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss out on Live performances of music & theater, fundraising, 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.
