A retrospective look at fire in North Idaho
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
(with Ben Olson contributing reporting)
Fire is burned into Idaho history just as surely as the accomplishments of its people.
Since its foundation as a …
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The two faces of the Oath Keepers
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
In just over five years, the Oath Keepers have acquired something of an iconic public image.
You’ve no doubt seen them in media photos and …
Blue Sky Broadcasting celebrates 35 years on the air
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
You don’t stick around for 35 years without becoming something of a local institution.
In the case of KPND and the rest of the Blue …
Flying drones causing problems with firefighting
By Chris Balboni
Reader Contributor
Firefighters in the western United States have seen a new obstacle this season: drones.
Labeled “hobby drones” by officials, the unmanned vehicles that typically carry …
Common Knowledge to close its doors
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Over the course of 10 years, Common Knowledge has established itself as something of a Sandpoint institution in its own right.
It’s understandably bittersweet for …
Bart Budwig’s kickstart to a new album
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Bart Budwig is no stranger to collaboration.
An audio engineer who has worked with bands across the Northwest, he’s worked with many bands bring their …
Controversial Ag-Gag Bill struck down by U.S. Court
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The Idaho state government suffered a major legal defeat today with a federal court striking down its controversial “ag-gag” law.
The U.S. District Court for …
Welcome to America, HitchBOT
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It was a social experiment doomed to end in tragedy.
No doubt Canada meant well when it sent friendly little robot traveler HitchBOT to U.S. …
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