The ‘logic’ of anti-abortion extremism ain’t pretty
By Nick Gier
Reader Staff
“It is absurd to call a fertilized ovum a baby.” —Catholic philosopher Jacques Maritain
Only just recently pro-lifers have argued that abortions should be allowed …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
So long, Ol’ Blue
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I try not to let possessions rule my life. It seems the older we get, the more crap we haul around with us. It used …
Calls for EIS choose alarmism over analysis
By Ken Brown
Reader Contributor
In a recent article piece, environmentalist Matt Nykiel asserted that an Environmental Impact Statement should be conducted prior to U.S. Coast Guard approval of BNSF’s …
Sandpoint’s plan for geese strays from the value system that once guided our future
By Jane Fritz
Reader Contributor
On the September 22, 2011, front cover of the Reader is a colorful illustration of a future lakeside Sandpoint with a story written by then …
Does Mike Pence have the patience of Job?
By Nick Gier
Reader Columnist
“I form the light, and create darkness.
I make peace, and create evil.
I the Lord do all these things.”
—Isaiah 45:7 (KJV)
“God moves …
An open letter to the decision makers of the Sagle Asphalt Plant
By Jonna Plante
Reader Contributor
This is an open letter to Linscott Gravel, Interstate Concrete and Asphalt, Bonner County Planning & Zoning and Bonner County Commissioners:
Our group is tired …
Musings on the Media
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Contributor
With the Fox in the White House, the fourth estate is in shambles.
As products of the enlightenment, our founding fathers established our democratic republic …
Volunteers kick off eighth water quality monitoring season with Waterkeeper
By Chantilly Higbee
Reader Contributor
A team of dedicated water stewards wrapped up training sessions in April and May, and will now be kicking off their 8th season monitoring water …
Mayor’s Roundtable: The real story on education
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
Speaking with many of the leading employers in our region, I know that the number-one challenge for local business recruitment and retention is education. …
Letters
- Jazz… Dear Editor, Jazz has had a huge influence on rock music, esp. the more adventurous rock groups. Recently I found a DVD at our library called, The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll’s Best-Kept Secret which is about a group of LA studio musicians who backed up dozens of ...
- Non Discrimination Resolution… Dear Editor, In the past few months, we have seen many state and local elected officials question the American tradition of providing safe harbor to refugees fleeing horrific violence and war. Governor Otter went so far as to ask the Federal government to not only block Syrian refugees but to halt ...
- Refugee Program Works… Dear Editor, The refugee program works. Specifically our refugee program works very well. Since 9/11/2001, over a million refugees have been settled in america. Refugees are far more respectful of American laws than us locals. For America to be a savior to such a large number of people is rewarding. I don’t ...
- Refugee Resolution… Dear Editor, Ben Olson, you continue to impress and amaze me. Ben’s recent editorial expresses “disgust” at some of the comments voiced at the recent city council meeting and calls out this line of thought for what it is: fear-mongering, xenophobic, and Islamphobic. I applaud his honest judgement on a very ...
- Support City Resolution… Dear Editor, As I attended the Sandpoint City Council meeting last Wednesday, I was disappointed and saddened by the fear and anger exhibited by a large group of people toward a resolution proposed by the Mayor. The resolution was intended to welcome any refugees to our area and counter a resolution ...
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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 Science fun, the Backcountry Film Festival, Insanity Fab, 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.
