‘American never was America to me’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff I wrote a snippet titled, “On a more bitter note…” in the June 12 “Junk Drawer,” wherein I argued that members of my generation are doing the best we...
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Self-sufficiency, compassion and the philosophy of ‘chugal’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The green-thumbed students at Lake Pend Oreille High School have been giving back to the community by building and maintaining gardens of all shapes and sizes — even portable...
SHS teams qualify for world’s largest student rocketry competition
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff In an unprecedented turn of events, two Sandpoint High School teams qualified for the 2025 national championship of the Aerospace Industries Association’s American Rocketry Challenge, which will take place...
From SHS to NYC
By Conor Baranski Reader Contributor From March 10-15, 20 students and three chaperones of SHS’s honors-level International Relations class trekked to the heart of New York City to attend the National High School Model...
Casting for a cause
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes, inspiration comes from unexpected places. When Jess Westbrook had the idea to use fly fishing as a tool to support children in foster care, it came from how...
Update on James E. Russell Sports Center shows lower-than-anticipated revenue
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Planning and Community Development Director Jason Welker recently walked the council and mayor through an update on the James E. Russell Sports Center, which has been open to users...
Local school leaders respond to gov’s signing of ‘school choice’ H.B. 93
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93 into law Feb. 27, providing $50 million of public money to support payments of between $5,000 and $7,500 toward tuition at...
International Wildlife Film Festival raises funds for local students
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff As part of Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival, The Hive (207 N. First Ave.) will host a special showing of the International Wildlife Film Festival’s 2024 lineup to raise money for...
Love abounds: Valentine’s for Seniors program celebrates five years of sharing love
By Ben Olson Reader Staff About five years ago, Donna Price saw a group in Coeur d’Alene creating Valentine’s cards for their local veterans. Price decided to participate and brought her creations down, later...
Beloved retired coach, educator Dave DeMers joins LPOSD Board of Trustees
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Lake Pend Oreille School District Board of Trustees added a new member Jan. 14, but one with whom local schools will already be acquainted: David DeMers. Born and...
