‘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 …
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Selkirk Loop Board calls for ‘swift resolution’ to U.S.-Canada trade war
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continues to reverberate in markets around the world, closer to home the International Selkirk Loop Board …
Dumb of the week
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Popcorn sales spiked last week as two of the biggest toolbags in national politics decided to stage a cringe-inducing national breakdown. It was like watching …
A Few Thoughts… On writing for free
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
After 61 days away traveling the West — with 10 days on Maui thrown into the middle — it’s good to be home. I drove …
‘You don’t get into public service to not serve the public’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
About 40 people turned out for a public meeting May 1 in Ponderay, where U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel provided updates on a number …
An open letter to the fascist regime attempting to take over our country
By Nishelle Gonzales
Reader Contributor
I have sat back and watched this new administration the last few months with horror and grief. I had a realization today that brings me …
I can’t in good conscience blame Trump
By Clarice M. McKenney
Reader Contributor
For more than 50 years I have voted Democrat, and most of those years I was unable to be an activist, be involved in …
‘I’m just not comfortable crossing the border right now’
By Ben Olson and Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Vehicles bearing license plates from Canadian provinces are a familiar sight in North Idaho, especially during the summer tourist season. Neighbors on …
Sandpoint’s ‘signal fire’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Demonstrators filled downtown Sandpoint on Saturday, April 5, carrying hundreds of colorful signs protesting the Trump administration’s recent mass federal layoffs and funding cuts to …
Western leaders call on Trump administration and Congress to protect public lands
By Reader Staff
Elected officials from Idaho and nine other Western states joined the nonprofit The Mountain Pact to send a letter to the Trump Administration and Congress on March …
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