A thousand deadlines…
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As Reader Publisher Ben Olson pointed out in his “Dear Readers” column last week, I celebrated something of a milestone on June 14: My 1,000th …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
Dirt-y Secrets: June is the gardener’s favorite month
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
“June is bustin’ out all over!”
— Carousel, by Rodgers and Hammerstein
This is the month gardeners wait for all year. Seeds are planted and …
In defense of the fairgrounds RV park
By Commissioner Luke Omodt, Dist. 3
Reader Contributor
The first Bonner County Fair was held in 1927 at the original fairgrounds at War Memorial Park. Twenty communities were represented, and …
Emily Articulated: Writing and vulnerability
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I started writing this column in 2017, after moving to Sandpoint during a period of great personal transition. Months before, I left my job, my …
On the range
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
I learned the art of the road trip early in life, thanks to my parents’ affinity for car travel.
I can’t actually say that either …
The un-wokeness of Christian nationalism
By Paul Graves
Reader Contributor
Sometimes, ignorance breeds irony. Irony comes from a Greek word, eirôneia, which means “feigned ignorance.“
One such example may be the “woke” cultural phenomenon. …
It takes a lot of work to relax
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It takes a lot of work to relax.
When I was in my 20s, packing for a camping trip or a weekend away was a …
Emily Articulated: A daughter’s seasons
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
This article talks about addiction and death. Take care and pass by if you need to.
Reflecting on a life of loving someone who struggled …
A few thoughts… …On Memorial Day weekend
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
Memorial Day weekend is passed. Soggy campers weathered the weather, and cemeteries sprouted flags and flowers in remembrance of loved ones.
Twenty-eight years ago last …
Forest Service Chloride Gold Project illustrates the value of collaboration
By Liz Johnson-Gebhardt and Mike Petersen
Reader Contributors
The management of our national forest lands isn’t without its controversies, but a cooperative effort of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest (IPNF) …
Letters
- In My Opinion… Dear Editor, In my opinion, there are many things that I feel are essential to Sandpoint's quality of life and are worthy of supporting with tax dollars: Police and fire safety, clean water and public access areas, green space for camping and family outings, libraries that are well-stocked and well-maintained, and ...
- Please Vote Yes… Money has always been a controversial subject. Finances—along with politics—don't always make for polite dinnertime conversation. But what about education? Should we avoid that subject as well? In the last century, when many of us readers went to school, it was a relatively simple affair. A new notebook, a new pencil ...
- Vote for Schools… Dear Editor, I am writing to support the LPOSD Plant Facilities Levy on Aug. 30. In short, this measure and the project that will follow is much needed and overdue in our community. I have seen the schools, walked the halls and sat in the classrooms that will be replaced, and ...
- Vote Yes for Schools… Dear Editor, It seems that this levy has become a personal issue- where certain people are being accused of having a personal agenda in building new schools in our district. I agree—this levy is personal—it is personal for every family who sends their students to our deteriorating buildings each day. What this levy ...
- Please Vote Yes… Dear Editor, When my wife was asked if she would be part of the facilities review committee she offered me up instead. I'll admit, I protested, but she insisted that I was what the committee needed. As a contractor, I'm able to knowledgeably review the physical state of the facilities. As ...
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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Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
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.
