Buyer beware
By Molly O’ReillyReader Contributor A local political candidate is promising to eliminate property taxes. As the old saying goes, “If it sounds too good to be true — beware!” Is it voodoo economics? For...
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GOP education cuts shortchange our kids and our economic future
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Investing in our kids is how we ensure the next generation can earn good wages, build a strong economy and achieve an educated citizenry. And Idaho voters of all political...
What’s on the ballot for the Nov. 4 election
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff With the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election fewer than two months away, absentee ballots could start being mailed as soon as Thursday, Sept. 25 and early voting open on Tuesday, Oct....
Local fire officials address budget challenges, explore future solutions
Chief sites, growth, inflation and fire district levy failure as among major challenges By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Leaders of Selkirk Fire, Rescue and EMS gathered with members of the public and other officials July...
State, local responders battle five-acre Laclede area fire
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff First responders with Selkirk Fire & Rescue battled a blaze May 27 that grew to include multiple structures and vehicles, as well as about five acres of vegetation, triggering...
May 2025 election results
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Bonner County voters went to the polls May 20 in an election that featured no candidates for local offices, but did include a number of taxing district levies —...
Early voting in May 20 election ends Friday
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The window for early voting in the Tuesday, May 20 election closes Friday, May 16, with ballots accepted until 5 p.m. at the Bonner County Elections Office (1500 Hwy....
‘Do the right thing’: Vote in favor of the West Bonner school levy
By Ernie Schoeffel Reader Contributor I am shocked, to say the least, that Priest River alums would vote against the upcoming West Bonner County School District levy. In one recent letter to the editor,...
What’s on the general election ballot?
By Ben Olson Reader Staff With the 2024 general election around the corner, it’s important to be as informed as possible before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s a quick rundown of everything...
Public hearing, vote on final adoption scheduled for Sandpoint FY25 budget
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The fiscal year 2025 Sandpoint city budget is on the agenda for the regular Wednesday, Aug. 21 meeting of the City Council, with a public hearing and potential decision....
