By Ben Olson Reader Staff With the dawn of a new year, the Reader passed an important milestone: The second iteration of our alt-weekly (started in January 2015) is officially older than the first...
By Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm Reader Contributor In the coming days, many of you will be setting resolutions for the new year, reflecting on the past with gratitude, giving thought, and setting intentions and...
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor The end of a year offers a moment to take stock of our progress to date and our vision for the future. As I reflect on the future...
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist I recently came across an article, the title of which grabbed me so tightly that I was forced to stop — mid-charge of a busy day — and read...
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Kids are the creators and caretakers of humanity’s wisdom. Without their innocence, curiosity and ability to dream, none of our great creations or feats would exist. I was recently...
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Even if my only job at the Reader was to watch movies and TV series, there would be no way to catch them all. I only saw about 20...
By Rebecca Holland Reader Contributor Elections have consequences or, as some say, deliver results. After former-Mayor Carrie Logan and much of the fire department’s personnel went on record against City Administrator Stapleton’s tight controls,...
By Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle Reader Contributor Happy New Year! Last year at this time we faced a forecast that the state of Idaho had $1.4 billion of expected tax collections above planned expenses....
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint Reader Contributor Happy New Year and I hope all is well with you and your families. As one of your District 1 representatives, it’s an honor to go back...
By Helen Newton Reader Contributor A lawyer friend once told me that property issues were a surefire money maker for any lawyer. “Kids and dirt,” he said. “Dirt and kids.” Seldom does either side...
