Legislative recap
By Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle
Special to the Reader
The 2021 Idaho legislative session is complete, for now at least. For the first time in our 130 years of statehood, …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
Emily Articulated: Public libraries
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
My childhood library was a squat brick building with two sentry-like willow trees and a view of the sediment-stained Tomorrow River — a sleepy stream …
Setting the record straight on Solid Waste Bond
By Dan McDonald
Reader Contributor
I’m baffled.
I recently noted the Bonner County Republican Central Committee is coming out against the Solid Waste Bond on the May 18 ballot. I …
Off the Record: Moms
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
It’s an ongoing joke that even though my mom and I live about a quarter-mile apart, we never see each other.
This is not entirely …
White flight from hard truth
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
There was a time when Idahoans — particularly North Idahoans — weren’t afraid of talking about tough topics like social justice. That time is apparently …
Emily Articulated: Nearly 30
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I’ve recently become aware that my 30th birthday is later this year; aware in the same kind of way as a far-off vacation that starts …
In response to hate mail
By Brenda Hammond
Reader Contributor
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force sends its deepest sympathy to the victims of hate mail received recently by neighbors in our community. We …
A love letter to Mother Earth
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
Dear Mother Earth,
What a year it has been. Last April as the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up, many of us went home in isolation from …
The problem with ‘cancel culture’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Conservative media outlets have been obsessed in recent months with talking about their latest buzzword for the ruin of America: cancel culture.
The outrage machine …
Emily Articulated: Branded
By Emily Erickson
Reader Staff
Outside of writing this column, I work with businesses to help establish or rework their outward-facing presence. These collaborations usually center on crafting a new …
Letters
- Weissman for Rep District 1A… Dear Editor, Here’s why Ellen Weissman gets my vote on May 15 for Idaho House of Representatives District 1A: Ellen listens well to people’s needs and finds cost-effective ways to help them; Ellen is sensitive to the needs of education/educators being a retired educator herself; Ellen is a creative grants writer and ...
- Yes to Scotchman Peaks… Dear Editor, As a nurse practitioner, I have firsthand knowledge of the health benefits of spending time outside. Being active in nature not only improves our physical shape, but it also has positive impacts on our mood. That’s why we are so lucky to live in North Idaho and have access ...
- Vote for Kunzeman… Dear Editor, If you will be voting in the Republican Primary Election on May 16, I encourage you to vote Carol Kunzeman for Bonner County Commissioner. There are many things that I love about living in Bonner County — from our beautiful surroundings and strong sense of community to people like ...
- Getting the Most from Your Inhaler… Dear Editor, I recently went to a breathing class at Bonner General Hospital, and did I have a rude awakening. I’ve been using Albuterol inhalers for many years, the kind where I shake the small bottle and then insert it into an “L” shaped plastic dispenser and take a quick puff ...
- Scott Endorsement Shocking… Dear Editor, I’m somewhat shell shocked having read Ron Adamik’s, president of Safety-Peace Officers Retired To Sandpoint (SPORTS), endorsement for Heather Scott. He touts her sponsorship and success of school safety legislation in HB565. Digesting his endorsement-ending diatribe: “We need Rep. Scott in elected office to neutralize the big floppy clown shoe-wearing ...
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
GO READ IT»
THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
GO READ IT»
STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
GO READ IT»
Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Science fun, the Backcountry Film Festival, Insanity Fab, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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⋅ MOVIE SHOWTIMES»
⋅ SPORTS & OUTDOOR EVENTS»
⋅ YEAR CALENDAR»
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.
