CD’A hit with racist propaganda
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s clear white nationalists are still targeting North Idaho following the distribution of racist propaganda in the Coeur d’Alene area.
Urging white people to “wake …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s clear white nationalists are still targeting North Idaho following the distribution of racist propaganda in the Coeur d’Alene area.
Urging white people to “wake …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
New Year’s Eve proved a busy one for Selkirk Fire, Rescue and EMS firefighters, who responded Monday morning to a fire at Cycle Haus, located …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is taking its first steps to develop a new Parks and Recreation master plan.
Announced at a City Council meeting Wednesday …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
“God of War” isn’t just important for what it is. It’s important for what it proves game franchises can be.
The latest entry in a …
By Cameron Rasmusson and Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Ballot proposals
Beyond the expected electoral contests this year, high-stakes ballot issues defined North Idaho elections. Two votes, one measuring support of …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
City crews had a busy month fixing water mains, including one break late on Christmas Eve.
Work began earlier this month when a contractor on …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s a common refrain heard among local residents: Sandpoint is a walking town, so watch out for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The problem is, Sandpoint’s sidewalk …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Time is running short for Idaho residents planning on using the state health insurance exchange to finalize their health care plan for the coming year.…
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Hecla Mining Company suffered another setback this week in its efforts to set up new mines in western Montana.
The Associated Press reports District Judge …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
By a wide margin, Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion through ballot measure Proposition 2 to cover the health care needs for thousands of residents.
When …
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