Physicians oppose Newport smelter
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A coalition of physicians and health care professionals has issued an open letter opposing the proposed Newport silicon smelter.
Known as the Inland NW Physicians …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A coalition of physicians and health care professionals has issued an open letter opposing the proposed Newport silicon smelter.
Known as the Inland NW Physicians …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s a year of change for Sandemonium.
The first is obvious for those who have enjoyed previous years of the event, a celebration of all …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
We have some pretty exciting developments here at the Reader we want to let you all know about. Starting the second week of July, original …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Local company Tamarack Aerospace has declared bankruptcy in the wake of setbacks from aviation regulators.
Company officials say declaring Chapter 11 will give them time …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
One of the biggest biking events in the region kicks off Saturday morning as CHAFE 150 riders begin their long-distance race for the best times—or …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Gov. Brad Little’s office is celebrating the release this week of better-than-expected revenue collection throughout Idaho.
According to an Idaho General Fund Revenue report released …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Gov. Brad Little’s office is striking while the iron is hot to curb back administrative rules in state departments.
In total, Little is proposing cuts …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
There are few people who have had a musical career like Roger Fisher.
As a founding member of the band Heart, Fisher skyrocketed to mainstream …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Pete Thompson, former owner and co-founder of the Bonner County Daily Bee and a self-described “newspaperman” to the core, died at his home Sunday. He …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Summer can be a tough time for students who rely on a free lunch program as a staple of their diet.
Fortunately, they have options …
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