Primaries at a glance
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Idaho’s presidential primary election is less than a month away, and the local and state primary races are on the horizon. As the latter approaches, challengers from both sides...
Category: Politics
Sandpoint mayor and LPOSD levy votes drew the most heat in 2019 local elections
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Bonner County Elections officials reported a comparatively early night Nov. 5, posting preliminary results by 11:17 p.m. and turning off the lights by 11:30 p.m. — a significant improvement...
Candidate Questionnaire
As we do every year, the Reader is offering a candidate questionnaire to help better inform you about the candidates. This week, we conclude our coverage with responses from Ponderay City Council and mayoral...
Candidate Questionnaire: Sandpoint City Council & Sandpoint Mayor
As we do every year, the Reader is offering a candidate questionnaire to help better inform you about the candidates. This week, we focus on Sandpoint City Council and Sandpoint mayor. Next week, Ponderay...
Local elections matter: Vote Nov. 5
By Luke Malek Special to the Reader As sure as you see the jack-o-lanterns appear on porches around your neighborhood, fall is in the air, and with it comes Election Day. While much of...
Candidates forum planned for Sandpoint, Ponderay, school district races
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Election Day is right around the corner. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters will decide on Sandpoint mayoral and council candidates, Ponderay mayoral and council candidates, as well as Zone...
From the Senate to the schools
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff It seems Idaho’s longest-serving female senator won’t have to give up her passion for improving the state’s public education system anytime soon. Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Sept. 26...
Candidates and ballot measures announced for 2019 local elections
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff It’ll be an eventful election season, as Tuesday, Nov. 5 marks the date when Idaho voters cast their ballots for city council members, mayors, school district trustees and, in...
The Mueller Report: A “Short” Form
By Philip A. Deutchman Reader Contributor I have read the two-volume, 448-page Mueller Report, entitled, “Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election,” by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, released...
Reclaim Idaho proves that grassroots win
By Luke Mayville Special to the Reader Once again, it’s time to clear up some confusion about “Reclaim Idaho” and what we’re all about. Two years ago, a few friends and I joined together...
