By Gray Henderson Reader Contributor Idahoans deserve an election system that empowers every voter, regardless of political affiliation, to have a say in our most important elections. That’s why ...

By Ben Olson Reader Staff Some news is a pleasure to share. This is that kind of news. The Reader was one of 205 small, local newspapers across the nation awarded a grant, ...

Volunteers paraded the Carousel of Smiles’ colorful herd down the street Oct. 12 to the organization’s new location at 504 Church St., which founders Reno and Clay Hutchison hope to make the ...

In an age when information is so readily available, it takes seconds to answer a question with an online search that might have taken ancient thinkers a lifetime to deduce. Some might think our ...

Kaniksu Land Trust officially took possession of the historic Sled Hill earlier this month, preserving the 48-acre parcel for future generations in perpetuity. For their work on the Save the Sled Hill ...

By Reader Staff Early voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election will open Monday, Oct. 21 and run through Friday, Nov. 1, according to the Bonner County Elections Office. Hours will be Monday-Friday, ...

By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Sandpoint residents recently received mailers outlining the details of a proposed 1% local option sales tax, which will appear on the Tuesday, Nov. 5 ballot. If approved ...

About 60 people gathered Oct. 15 at the Sandpoint High School auditorium to hear contenders for the District 1 Bonner County commissioner position and Legislative District 1 Senate, and House 1A and ...

When we elect someone to public office, we entrust them with substantial power. With that power comes responsibility. Elected officials must be held to an ethical standard. Those who abuse their ...

As we race closer to Election Day on Nov. 5, let’s pause for a moment and think about bias. We all have biases, particularly when it comes to politics. We may be biased about one party or another. We ...