Not far from the tree
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When I was younger and someone asked where I was from, I’d tell them I was born and raised right here in Sandpoint. They might …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
The future of winter recreation and tourism in Idaho
By Aly Bean
Reader Contributor
I grew up in Colorado, but didn’t get into skiing until I was in college in Durango. The local resort was named Purgatory, but the …
Voices in the Wilderness
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
We gather around friends and families during the holiday season — frequently counting our many blessings. While we’re at it, let’s include wild places among …
A few thoughts … On the dictionary
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
I am keeping my promise not to write about politics for a while; and it may be forever. It seems moot. We are stuck in …
A family rooted in forestry preserves land for the future
By Marcy Timblin
Reader Contributor
Roger Gregory’s heritage is rooted in forestry. His father came to Sandpoint in 1907 at the age of 18 to work in the lumber camps …
In the hunt for a few more years
By Tim H. Henney
Reader Contributor
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” Those historic, heroic words were by British …
What the woolly worm told me
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Everyone knows about the prognosticating powers of the groundhog, recognized each February when Punxutawney Phil does or does not see his shadow, indicating the remaining …
Rural no more?
By Roger and Sandy Sparling
Reader Contributors
On Oct. 20, 2022, the Bonner County Zoning commissioners recommended approval of a zone change for the corner of Vay and Dufort roads. …
Fighting hate groups
By K.L. Huntley
Reader Contributor
Icy roads and a chill blowing down the snow-covered mountains didn’t deter close to 60 souls gathered at Sandpoint’s First Presbyterian Church on the evening …
‘Dear Editor’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Things are bad, folks. I say this not as a partisan for any particular political party, but as a son raised in a fuzzy melange …
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.
