The Idaho Legislature needs more Mark Sauters
By William M. Woodhouse
Reader Contributor
A vote to re-elect Mark Sauter as Representative for District 1 House Seat A will support women’s health and access to health care services …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
Netflix’s Mr. McMahon is the docu-series we need — and deserve — right now
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s an unsettling experience to watch the brand-new, hotly anticipated and much-discussed Netflix docu-series Mr. McMahon, which takes viewers on a sweeping, insider-y journey …
The Lumberjill: Abortion is not a four-letter word
By Jen Jackson Quintano
Reader Columnist
“Abortion is health care.”
These words came from the lips of Sandpoint’s own Dr. Amelia Huntsberger, as she testified to the Senate Finance Committee …
Save the kokanee: Make your voice heard on proposed Trestle Creek project
By K.L. Huntley
Reader Contributor
Hats off in gratitude to all the people involved in the Pack River Delta restoration endeavor. The $3.5 million project is a perfect model for …
Like and likeability
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Does anyone really know what “likeability” means? Of course there’s a dictionary definition, which goes something like, “having qualities that bring about a favorable regard,” …
Civil War(s)
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Though art often imitates life, that’s not a good thing when the art in question is a vision of what a contemporary U.S. civil war …
Idaho’s nursing shortage: A crisis we can’t afford to ignore
By Robert Vande Merwe
Reader Contributor
Idaho’s health care system faces a serious challenge, and it’s not just about doctors. The entire health care workforce is stretched thin. This workforce …
Emily Articulated: U.S. history, 2050 edition
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
Flipping open to a glossy image of Barack Obama, the iconic “Hope” poster filled the page, with the former president’s calm, resolute expression etched in …
Our local wildlife habitats aren’t promised — we need to protect them
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
Heading home from the gorgeous views at Lunch Peak a few weeks ago, with a full bucket of huckleberries that were bursting with juicy goodness, …
The nature of humanity
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I recently attended a memorial service for someone who left a big impact on my life. This was before I began as publisher of this …
Letters
- No to Refugees… Dear Editor, I am not writing because I am a mean person, but anyone who watches what these people are doing to other countries have a very good right to be very concerned. I have grandchildren in day care in Sandpoint, we are Christians and do not believe in their religion ...
- The Descent of the Republican Party… Dear Editor, As we head into the presidential elections, a useful and insightful book to read about presidential character is a “Team of Rivals” by well-respected historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin. This acclaimed book is a detailed study about Abraham Lincoln and his cabinet. In her introduction, Lincoln had the admirable qualities ...
- Reader Milestone… Dear editor Congratulations on your 1st year anniversary publishing the Reader! Keep up the good work! “I can see a lot of light in you.” I’m glad I can help deliver to Bonners Ferry. Happy new year to you both and to all the other writers at the Reader! A big shout to Candy, Julie, ...
- Thanks to Nick Gier… Dear Editor, Thank you for the conscientious research of Nick Gier. He inspires compassion for the world. Jodi Rawson Sandpoint
- Say No to Oil Trains… Dear Editor, Living in Sandpoint, I am no stranger to freight trains. Like many of you, I can hear the rumble of an approaching train at any hour of the day or night, and my windowpanes rattle as one passes. Trains in Sandpoint seem to be a fact of life – ...
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 holiday fun with Turkey Trots, Family & Friends Day, Tree Lighting Ceremonies, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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⋅ MOVIE SHOWTIMES»
⋅ SPORTS & OUTDOOR EVENTS»
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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.
