Emily Articulated: Rant, Rave and Domino’s
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I’m what I like to call a “silent observer” on the Sandpoint Rant and Rave Facebook page. I’m subscribed, but do not post or comment, …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I’m what I like to call a “silent observer” on the Sandpoint Rant and Rave Facebook page. I’m subscribed, but do not post or comment, …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Like many of us who were born and raised in Sandpoint, I have played the “Sandpoint Shuffle” several times. This dance step involves feeling trapped …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
While having a conversation with a friend about social media usage, she told me she planned to take some time away from Facebook because she …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
More time at home should mean more time spent with family; but, unfortunately, it probably means an uptick in the amount of time people spend …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
I’ll be frank, it’s been a rough week and we could all use a good laugh right about now. While the world is panicking about …
By Lyndsie Kiebert and Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As the Bonner County v. City of Sandpoint weapons ban lawsuit enters its fifth month, tensions have steadily increased, boiling over when …
By Dinah Rawson
Reader Contributor
I’m starting classes at Sandpoint High School next week and, honestly, I’m terrified. There is so much pressure we face as teenagers — from the …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Violence erupted July 2 at City Beach. Angry words escalated to physical blows. A baseball bat allegedly crashed down on an unnamed juvenile female victim. …
By Scarlette Quille
Reader Columnist
Living in North Idaho, and being safely out of my 20s, I would not consider myself to be a trendy person. In fact, most of …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
In 2016, an event called “Citizens Before Refugees” went live on Facebook.
Scheduled to take place at the Twin Falls City Council Chambers, the protest …
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