Beware of smear tactics in midterm election
By Jo Len Everhart
Reader Contributor
I am concerned over the smear tactics used in the last Republican Primary — and concerned that we might see a repeat in the …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
Mayor’s Roundtable: New Little Sand Creek Watershed bike trail shows recreation and conservation can work together
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
This week is a big one for the future of the Little Sand Creek Watershed. Recreation in the watershed has been a long time …
The Lumberjill: My husband let me write this
By Jen “The Wife” Jackson Quintano
Reader Columnist
A few days ago, my husband and I pulled up to a job site to assess the work to be done. Tyler …
Emily Articulated: Notes from Norway — Same same, but different
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
There’s something unique about traveling in a place where things are similar enough to be familiar, but different enough to make you latch onto its …
The magic of the high country
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
This time of year, I gather with a group of friends and we make our annual pilgrimage to the mountains. With everything we need to …
On staying
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
There’s a sense of awe surrounding North Idaho’s demographics.
“Where have all the young people gone?” you ask, and then blame this anomaly on lack …
Pushing for a solution to selenium in regional waters
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Fernie, British Columbia? Perhaps skiing those amazing steep, deep powder runs? Or is …
Emily Articulated: Norway
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
Steam ripples off my coffee mug, fogging the glass of the large window in front of me. I use my shirt sleeve to wipe my …
One error to rule them all
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
When I screwed up and spelled “Tolkien” wrong exactly seven times (including in the headline) of a TV review in the Sept. 8 paper, my …
Dirt-y Secrets: Pre-fall routines for healthy plants and animals
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
The light has changed and the nights have cooled. It is a glorious time of transition. Summer is winding down but we still have lots …
Letters
- Wilderness Does Not Affect Wildlife ManagementR… Dear Editor, As a former wildlife biologist, I call BS on a recent “My Turn” column written by Tony McDermott. Either he is incredibly misinformed, or he meant to mislead others with his absurd statements. The entire article is filled with accusations based on half-truths and outright falsehoods. In particular, I ...
- Elect Boeck for Rep… Dear Editor It’s time we elect a state representative who will work for everyone in Bonner and Boundary counties. That is why I am voting for Mike Boeck for state representative. For too long I have seen contentious politics get in the way of real solutions for the people of this ...
- So you want to ban the AR-15 (update)… Dear Editor, Referencing my letter to the editor, from March 22 this year. Quote “So you want to ban the AR-15? Let me tell you what you’re up against. You’re up against the National Rifle Association’s five million members, all paying at least $30 annual dues. That’s $150 million annually. Many contribute ...
- Vote For Russ Fulcher… Dear Editor, As we approach the primary election on May 15 and are faced with many choices for the 1st Congressional District’s open seat, only one stands out above the rest. Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege to get to know Russ Fulcher on a political and personal ...
- Kunzeman For Commissioner… Dear Editor, I’m writing this letter of endorsement for Carol Kunzeman, a candidate for Bonner County commissioner in the Republican primary, because we need local officials who are respectful and listen to their constituents. Carol served two terms as mayor in Ponderay and understands what it takes to balance a budget and ...
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TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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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.
