What’s on the general election ballot?
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With the 2024 general election around the corner, it’s important to be as informed as possible before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s a …
Category: Politics
The Lumberjill: Abortion is not a four-letter word
By Jen Jackson Quintano
Reader Columnist
“Abortion is health care.”
These words came from the lips of Sandpoint’s own Dr. Amelia Huntsberger, as she testified to the Senate Finance Committee …
BOCC changing of the guard
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners welcomed temporary-District 3 Commissioner Ron Korn to his first regular business meeting following his Sept. 30 swearing-in ceremony, filling …
ID Dept. of Lands gathering comments on Idaho Club Trestle Creek project
By Reader Staff
The deadline is approaching for public comment to the Idaho Department of Lands on the Idaho Club’s proposed Trestle Creek development project, which envisions an 88-slip commercial …
Constituents raise concerns about North Idaho state senator’s residency
By Mia Maldonado
Idaho Capital Sun
Constituents from Idaho’s Legislative District 2 have submitted a letter to the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office requesting an investigation into Republican state Sen. …
Open primaries initiative backers plan North Idaho events
By Reader Staff
Idahoans for Open Primaries is bringing its message of support for Proposition 1 to communities throughout North Idaho, with guests including former-Sen. Joe Stegner, R-Lewiston, and former-Rep. …
Save the kokanee: Make your voice heard on proposed Trestle Creek project
By K.L. Huntley
Reader Contributor
Hats off in gratitude to all the people involved in the Pack River Delta restoration endeavor. The $3.5 million project is a perfect model for …
Like and likeability
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Does anyone really know what “likeability” means? Of course there’s a dictionary definition, which goes something like, “having qualities that bring about a favorable regard,” …
Theory of Unknown Origin: ‘They’re eating the pets’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The rise in xenophobia in the U.S. has opened the door for a range of stereotypes to step into the spotlight — including the renewed …
Media reports detail alleged threats made against Trump by Sandpoint man
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Headlines have appeared across the country and even run overseas, detailing the allegations that 64-year-old Sandpoint man Warren Jones Crazybull made as many as nine …
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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 out on Online Auctions, Purse Parties, Parties, Craft Fairs, 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.
