Heather Scott sparks new Confederate flag debate
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Just when we thought we were out, they pull us back in. It seems we just can’t stop arguing about the Army of Northern Virginia battle flag, better known...
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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 state and even beforehand,...
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 broadcasts of media events...
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 Sky Broadcasting family, that...
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 compact video cameras have...
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 co-owner Shelby Rognstad, then,...
Police shooting leaves one suspect dead
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A coalition of law enforcement officials across North Idaho are investigating the officer-involved shooting of a Sandpoint man that occurred Tuesday afternoon. According to Sandpoint Police Department officials, Casey...
Comments open for mine permit at Rock Creek
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff If you have an opinion on the proposed Rock Creek Mine, now is the time to make your voice heard. With the Montana Department of Environmental Quality considering the...
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 projects to life. Having...
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 the District of Idaho...
