Community draws battle lines over facility plant levy
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
If you need to gauge the temperature of the conversation surrounding the proposed $55 million school facilities plant levy, just log in to Facebook.
Ever …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
If you need to gauge the temperature of the conversation surrounding the proposed $55 million school facilities plant levy, just log in to Facebook.
Ever …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Tanner Kohal has his sights set on Sweden. The 16 year-old Sandpoint High School junior is selling raffle tickets to help fund the expense of …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Terrorist attacks. Suicides. Cultural clashes. Wars and rumors of wars.
For both Sandpoint and the world as a whole, 2015 was a year of upheaval, …
By Tim Henney
Reader Staff
On Friday night, Nov. 13, the civilized world shuddered. One hundred and thirty people were slaughtered and 350 or more hospitalized in Paris by ISIS …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
America has generated its fair share of heroes over its history; individuals who deserve celebration.
It’s not just the frequently-praised individuals either—the great historic figures …
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