The Baloney Detective
The performative patriot — all flag, no patriotism By Tim BearlyReader Contributor He’s like Bruce Wayne, at least that’s how he fancies himself. But rather than using his immense wealth to help the people...
Category: Opinion
Democrats deliver for Idaho, even when Republicans stand in the way
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Idaho moves forward when we invest in the people who grow our food, build our infrastructure, teach our kids and keep communities running. Democratic leaders know this and have enacted...
Emily Articulated: Sharing
By Emily EricksonReader Columnist We’ve grown accustomed to sharing the minutiae of our lives — the small (and smaller) details that make up our day-to-day. We capture steam rising off a morning mug of...
A few thoughts… On trouble in paradise
By Sandy ComptonReader Columnist I‘m writing from Maui, where, as I do at home, I generally ignore the news, but some things beg speaking to. Donnie has managed to piss off the whole world...
‘I dealt with the aftermath’…
By Kim KeatonReader Contributor I spent 15 years as the Sandpoint Middle School principal. I retired proud of what we built. Our students felt safe and parents trusted us to look after their kids....
Emily Articulated: Foundation
By Emily EricksonReader Columnist My partner and I are building a house. Or rather, he (and many other skilled people) are building a house, and I’m slotting in where I can: moving dirt from...
The three ‘C’s’
Focusing on cooperation, collaboration and conservation By Stan NormanReader Contributor Two years ago, this child of the ’60s and ’70s traveled to Vietnam with my partner. We felt a need to visit the place...
Christian nationalist upset at BCRCC
By Dave BrittonReader Contributor The Bonner County Republican Central Committee met April 21 for its final meeting of the current legislative season. The main topic was a discussion of differing opinions about the voter...
Puzzle piece of my heart
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff My first puzzle was a large, 10-piece dinosaur print big enough for my first-grade self to sleep on. I took it apart and remade it over and over in my...
Behind the scenes of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee
By Bonner County Sheriff Daryl WheelerReader Contributor I made my first run for the office of sheriff in 2008 against four other Republican candidates. The Bonner County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) hosted a series...
