What to know about Election Day 2023
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 for a range of city, school trustee and other district offices. Six candidates are running for three seats on the...
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Bonner County voters show how to stand up for public education
By Jim Jones Reader Contributor Having followed public affairs in the Gem State since 1966, I have always believed that most Idahoans are practical people who appreciate and support reasonable, pragmatic political leaders. They...
‘Egregious behavior’
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff A season of high drama in the West Bonner County School District is moving into a new phase Thursday, Sept. 7, when the Bonner County Board of Canvassers will...
WBSD holds off — again — on approving superintendent contract
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The sound and fury surrounding West Bonner School District’s selection of Branden Durst to serve as its latest superintendent will continue, after trustees opened and closed a special meeting...
Foundation seeks to revitalize the Rex Theater in Priest River
By Reader Staff It has been almost 100 years — exactly — since the Rex Theater opened its doors in 1923 in the historic Beardmore Block of Priest River. In its day, the space...
Take a trip to ‘Garlic Heaven’
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff From spaghetti sauce to hummus, garlic has a way of taking culinary creations to the next level. Even better? Knowing that garlic came straight from North Idaho soil. Snow...
Blues on the mountain
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Nothing says North Idaho like an off-grid hootenanny celebrating music and community. Even better if it happens every year, and Billy Mullaley has accomplished just that with Panhandle Bluesfest,...
West Bonner County School District to vote on levy
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Educators in West Bonner County School District are hoping the second time is the charm for a $3 million-per-year supplemental levy. The levy proposal, which voters will consider on...
11 Mile dump site to close starting Jan. 1
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County has shortened hours of operation and set a date for the temporary closure of the 11 Mile waste collection site. Director of Solid Waste Bob Howard said...
Smelter naysayers dominate EIS hearing
By Susan Drumheller Reader Contributor Hundreds of people turned out to raise heartfelt, serious questions about plans for a silicon smelter in Newport Wednesday evening, challenging Washington State regulators to justify permitting a project...
