NAMI Far North opens Clubhouse
By Reader Staff
In the span of just 11 months, NAMI Far North has successfully planned, built and opened the Sand Creek Connections Clubhouse, a life-changing project that follows the …
Category: Education
‘Do the right thing’: Vote in favor of the West Bonner school levy
By Ernie Schoeffel
Reader Contributor
I am shocked, to say the least, that Priest River alums would vote against the upcoming West Bonner County School District levy. In one recent …
The Lumberjill: Abortion is not a four-letter word
By Jen Jackson Quintano
Reader Columnist
“Abortion is health care.”
These words came from the lips of Sandpoint’s own Dr. Amelia Huntsberger, as she testified to the Senate Finance Committee …
Gratitude from a grump
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Upon reviewing my past eight or so months of “Back of the Book” essays, I came to the conclusion that I’ve been a real downer …
Conductor Jan Pellant returns to Sandpoint for conservatory’s inaugural Concert for a Cause
By Reader Staff
The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint will welcome back internationally recognized Maestro Jan Pellant to Sandpoint for its first-ever Global Concert for a Cause, scheduled for Friday, Aug. …
Leading the library
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
When the former director of the East Bonner County Library resigned in early 2024, trustees embarked on a monthslong nationwide search for a replacement. After …
Angels Back to School program aids local schoolchildren
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Since 2002, the nonprofit organization Angels Over Sandpoint has spearheaded a program that ensures local school children always have necessary school supplies. The Back to …
Project 2025 agenda will harm Idaho families
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Our nation was founded on the enduring principles of freedom, personal liberty and the opportunity to leave a better life for our children. …
Update on NAMI Far North Sand Creek Clubhouse
By Reader Staff
The Sand Creek Clubhouse project of NAMI Far North will soon equip a kitchen with support from the Community Assistance League, Angels Over Sandpoint and Selkirk Association …
Grassroots initiative Library Love Letters focuses on the good
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Members of Bonner and Boundary counties have come together in a grassroots effort, Library Love Letters, to lessen the political divisiveness surrounding Idaho’s libraries. The …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 