Dumb of the week — extended edition
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There is an entire corner of the internet dedicated to the art of the self-own. It seems we all can’t get enough of seeing someone unload a shovelful of...
Tagged: November election
Reminder: Election Day is Nov. 5
By Ben Olson Reader Staff With Election Day just around the corner, here are some quick details for voters to remember: • Polling places are in the same location as they were for the...
Ponderay officials make case for 1% local option tax
By Reader Staff Ponderay’s first five-year local option sales tax — passed by just one vote in 2019 — is set to expire at the end of 2024 after having raised approximately $14.7 million...
Political life ‘on the bias’
By Paul Graves Reader Contributor As we race closer to Election Day on Nov. 5, let’s pause for a moment and think about bias. We all have biases, particularly when it comes to politics....
We must unite to reject racism
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor When we elect someone to public office, we entrust them with substantial power. With that power comes responsibility. Elected officials must be held to an ethical standard. Those...
Early voting set to open for Nov. 5 election
By Reader Staff Early voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election will open Monday, Oct. 21 and run through Friday, Nov. 1, according to the Bonner County Elections Office. Hours will be Monday-Friday, from...
State and local election forum recap
By Zach Hagadone and Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff About 60 people gathered Oct. 15 at the Sandpoint High School auditorium to hear contenders for the District 1 Bonner County commissioner position and Legislative District...
Sandpoint council adopts ballot language for 25-year, 1% local option tax
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff When Sandpoint voters go to the polls in November, they’ll be asked whether they support levying a 1% local option tax on their purchases — with funds dedicated to...
Candidates forum planned for Sandpoint, Ponderay, school district races
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Election Day is right around the corner. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters will decide on Sandpoint mayoral and council candidates, Ponderay mayoral and council candidates, as well as Zone...
