Theory of Unknown Origin: The fog
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The unseasonable weather, preponderance of misinformation and popularity of social media have recently coalesced to produce a dense fog of conspiracy theories — about fog. …
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Documentary film Jim Henson: Idea Man shows new side of visionary puppeteer
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Anyone who doesn’t know the name “Jim Henson” should go sit in a corner and think about their life choices. The legendary creator of the …
The revolution will not be live-streamed
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Gen-Z has the kind of energy, passion, anger and morality that lights rebellions, and most have dreamed of overthrowing fascist governments since their first time …
Cancer sticks, racism and hostage situations
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
At our weekly Reader editorial meeting, Publisher Ben Olson asked — as he often does — if we had any “fun” stories to give our …
BOCC strikes standing rules
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners voted Jan. 21 to eliminate a set of 12 standing rules from the regular business meeting, arguing that they …
County swears in new, returning officials
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Bonner County welcomed the newest batch of elected officials in a swearing-in ceremony Jan. 13, which introduced Dist. 1 Commissioner Brian Domke and reinstated Dist. …
County ordered to pay Avista Utilities $564,108
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners confirmed a $564,108.71 payment to Avista Utilities during the Jan. 14 business meeting, following the 2023 ruling by the …
Stop calling Nosferatu ‘Gothic’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
Horror movies aren’t especially known for their delicate themes and social commentary, but fans had high hopes for Robert Eggers’ …
Commissioner Korn founds BoCo Civil Defense and Resilience Team
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
At a Jan. 8 People’s Rights meeting, Bonner County Commissioner Ron Korn announced the creation of the Bonner County Civil Defense and Resilience Team, a …
Sandpoint library discusses Indigenous literature with Let’s Talk About It
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint branch of the East Bonner County Library will host a visiting University of Idaho professor for the first of three installments of Let’s …
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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 a Guided Virtual Reality Experience, an Evergreen Medicine for Winter Resilience class, 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.
