Editorial
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What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like
It is not inevitable that the Idaho Legislature will invite a school funding lawsuit, but legislators appear at th…
Remarkable Americans who succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2020
According to the American Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers, with an overall 5-year survival rate of 9%.
Education key to individuals', state's future
The Tom Mueller story shows why education is so important to both an individual’s future, but also Idaho’s future. His story is also why it’s so disconcerting …
Democracy endures despite recent challenges
Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad reflects on what he is grateful for this holiday season.
Teachers of the year: Prioritize safety, invest in Idaho schools
Idaho Teachers of the Year have written an open letter to the state's school districts, state leadership, and communities.
The enemy is the virus, not each other
There is an ugliness out there that we can overcome only by uniting around the true enemy – the virus, not each other, says Idaho Gov. Brad Little
Pandemic response requires local action
Sandpoint, like the rest of America, is facing a public health issue, not a political issue. That’s why education on mask wearing, rather than legal enforcemen…
Our vets protected us; now it's our turn to protect them
America’s veterans have gone to war for centuries to protect us from enemies overseas.
It's beginning to look a lot like winter
Hello, Bonner County drivers. It’s beginning to look like we may need to be ready for winter driving a bit earlier than usual this year and I hope most of you …
An open, and masked, letter to the voting community
This week, our community will be turning out in numbers to exercise their right to vote. It is one of the founding values of our nation — that each woman and man have a voice, and that they be unencumbered in their…
Fall reflections of roads in Bonner County
Autumn equinox and measurable rain in the same week had me thinking of what the Bonner County Road Department needs to be focused on for the next month or so, …
State of the city: Resilient
Last Thursday, Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad had the privilege of presenting the State of the City address before the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce a…
Moving toward a brighter future
Moving toward a brighter future
“Next Steps Month” is a perfect opportunity to imagine your higher education future
“Next Steps Month” is a perfect opportunity to imagine your higher education future
Special session addresses COVID-19, impacts
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in changes to our lives which range from inconveniences to a direct threat to our health and being.
City’s park system is a Sandpoint legacy
Friday, Aug. 7, marked the grand opening of the long-awaited Memorial Field project. This project had been envisioned by many residents for years. Since 73% of…