The Plastic Challenge
By Gabrielle Duebendorfer
Reader Contributor
I started writing this article in January on a gorgeous beach. I was inspired by the universal paradox of beauty and ugliness; summer and winter; …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
Earth Day at 50
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
A new, or novel, virus has paused our normal activities with other people. Group events and gatherings are on hold for now. Stay-at-home work feels …
Misery loves company
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
I would have attended the “Disobey Idaho” protest, which saw Idahoans by the hundreds — maybe more than a thousand — gather April 17 in …
Euthanasia for the forest
By Barry Rosenberg
Reader Contributor
Some individuals are able to ask their physician whether suicide is a reasonable option to end their pain and suffering. Many of the trees on …
Mayor’s Roundtable: We are beating COVID-19
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
I thank all of you who have taken the guidance of the governor and CDC seriously by practicing social distancing, staying home and wearing …
Emily Articulated
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I recognize that I have it made during this time of quarantine, especially in comparison to many who aren’t so fortunate. I don’t have children …
The role of public servants in times of crisis
By Butch Horton
Special to the Reader
In a time of crisis, public servants should be a unifying voice. We need to calm fear and bring people together in support …
‘Welcome to socialism, America’
By Jason Welker
Reader Contributor
With the passage of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 27, the United States …
Open letter to Mr. Wheeler and Sheriff Wheeler
By Pierre Bordenave
Reader Contributor
To Mr. Wheeler:
As an individual citizen, I support and vigorously defend your right of free speech and to believe whatever you wish to believe, …
‘We can coexist peacefully’
By Jane Fritz
Reader Contributor
We are living in a time of uncertainty. And so are wildlife. Consider the Canada geese at Sandpoint City Beach Park whose future is dire.…
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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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Happy Fourth! Sandpoint celebrates our nation’s independence with a downtown parade, activities at Travers Park, and fireworks at City Beach. And, there’s a celestial bonus: The night of the Fourth is the full moon!
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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»
