Emily Articulated: Femininomenon
By Emily Erickson Reader Staff A young girl raised her hand and was called upon by former-President Gerald Ford. It was 1989. The girl asked, “Mr. Ford, what advice would you give a young...
Category: Politics
Trustee Reinbold resigns from WBCSD
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff West Bonner County School Board Trustee Troy Reinbold has tendered his resignation, citing work and family obligations. WBCSD Board Chair Margaret Hall announced Reinbold’s departure at the regular July...
Dems push back against Herndon’s ‘misinformation’
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff There is no known motive for the alleged arson that destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store on July 4, but that hasn’t stopped many commentators from indulging in speculation....
Suspect in Army Surplus arson makes first appearance in court
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Fewer than two weeks after a fire destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store at Oak Street and Fifth Avenue during a dramatic July 4 blaze, Sandpoint police announced July...
Sandpoint Council approves updated Comp Plan
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint has its first updated Comprehensive Plan in 15 years, after City Council members unanimously approved the final draft of the document at their regular July...
Mass voter turnout needed in Nov. election to avoid Trump’s ‘Day 1’ dictator promises
By Gil Beyer Reader Contributor Voting in the upcoming general election is even more important now than it was before July 1. This November may be the last chance we have to correct the...
Together in the graveyard
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff There’s a patch of shade behind my house hidden under the drooping boughs of ocean spray shrubs. The only markers now separating it from the surrounding forest are the...
Emily Articulated: Freedom
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist It’s Fourth of July week, and I watch familiar scenes unfold like a Wes Anderson film, one whip pan after another. The woman stocking up on cheese in the...
Steve Johnson announces bid for Dist. 1 BOCC seat
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Four months ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election, the race for Dist. 1 Bonner County commissioner took a turn with the announcement July 2 by Steve Johnson...
Council preview
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff While the agenda for the Wednesday, July 3 meeting of the Sandpoint City Council contains no new business, it does feature a number of items related to high-profile projects...
