The legislative roller coaster
By Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
When I started my first term in 2019, nearly every long-time Capitol observer told me it was the worst legislative session they ever …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
Legislative update: Where did the money come from?
By Sen. Jim Woodward
Reader Contributor
A major task each legislative session is creating and approving a plan for how we will spend our state tax dollars in the upcoming …
Rent, buy, sell: That big boom feeling
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
It’s hard to live in the greater Sandpoint area and not feel the pulsing boom of the newcomers, home-buyers, rental-seekers, land-sellers and everyone stuck somewhere …
Ice Ages: A boy and his dad go ice fishing
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Regarding the many forms of fishing, I’ve already made clear my lack of real success or skill. Still, it’s an activity I enjoy. The other …
An open letter on VA health care
By Jodi Rawson
Reader Contributor
Dear President Joe Biden,
There are more than two parties, let’s face it. There is another major party — something like a C.E.O.cracy. Led by …
The time is right for the Idaho Working Families Agenda
By Reps. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise, and Colin Nash, D-Boise
Reader Contributors
Work, family and our children. These are the values embedded in the Idaho Working Families Agenda that House Democrats …
Conspiracy theories hold us back while we should be ‘spiraling to higher ground’
By Adrian Murillo
Reader Contributor
While reading Jill Trick’s article on conspiracies [Perspectives, “On conspiracies: truth and relativity,” Feb. 18] I worried where she was going. Then she quoted Alan …
Mayor’s Roundtable:
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
Sandpoint and the region is at a critical moment right now. Idaho continues to be the fastest growing state in the nation and the …
A few thoughts on surviving COVID-19
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
I promised myself I would write something light and funny this month. But then, I went to town. I hadn’t been for a while. I’d …
On conspiracies: truth and relativity
By Jill Trick
Reader Contributor
I appreciate the Reader including complex topics in your paper. Your article “Down the rabbit hole,” (Feb. 4) addresses some that definitely deserve discussion. I …
Letters
- County Inaccuracies… Dear Editor, There is a recent onslaught of letters from Steve Temple and Carol Jenkins concerning Planning and Zoning. It’s almost as if there is a race to see who can spread the most disinformation. What Mr. Temple forgot in all of his discourse is that the P&Z Commission is appointed by ...
- Kudos to Reader… Dear Editor, I just want to take the time to congratulate everyone on the success of the Reader. So very glad it is expanding and that it is succeeding in a world where corporate news seems to rule the day. It is a rare thing for a community to have a paper ...
- Beware of False Candidates… Dear Editor, I want to alert everyone who will be voting on the Democratic ballot in the upcoming primary election on May 17. There are two people who are running unopposed on the Democratic ticket that are not supported by the Democratic party. In Legislative District 1 for State Senator, Steve Tanner ...
- Go Scarlette Quille… Hello Scarlette, It’s going to be difficult to top the “Gardetto’s” column. Your wit, sarcasm and humility were appreciated. Wonder if some shrink will steal your test and deny you fame. Sure enjoy your style! Anxious to read more of your goods. Yours, Eric Sandpoint P.S. Ever been desperate and ate the last of the sesame ...
- Undersheriff’s Actions… Dear Editor, Regarding the article in the Daily Bee on April 14, 2016, I would ask simply that our current Sheriff Daryl Wheeler address the issue of his undersheriff in a public manner. First, all deputies are sworn to uphold the law and to protect the citizens of Bonner County. Since, your ...
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Special Report
THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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Community Calendars
Bid it up for the Festival! As we look forward to summer’s concerts, the Festival at Sandpoint hosts their annual fundraiser online – with a silent auction all week + a live wine auction event Saturday. Don’t miss out! Plus more to check out on the Entertainment Calendar»
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Enter the Sandpoint in Pictures Winter Photo Contest! Post your best winter snapshot in the Sandpoint Winter Photo Contest for a chance at hometown fame, plus a $20 gift certificate to MickDuff’s and a copy of the scenic coffee table book ‘Selkirks Spectacular.’ How to enter? Easy – just post your photo and vote daily at SandpointPictures.com»
