Tuesday’s snowstorm, bringing much-needed precipitation to town and more than a foot of heavy, wet snow to the higher elevations

The removal of more meth and heroin from local streets with last week’s arrest of two suspected drug dealers by the Southwest Drug Task Force

The Wal-Mart employee in Washington who recently renewed faith in humanity by returning an envelope with $20,000 inside to its rightful owner
 


The recent vandalism of “Iris,” the public art sculpture at Schneider  Park that was loaned to the community by local artist Bryan Saren

 
 

The recent inexplicable surge of thousands of sea lion pups washing up on California’s coast, malnourished and near death

 

 
Another step backward in womens rights, with North Dakota lawmakers all but outlawing abortion last week with passage of a bill that defines life as starting at conception
 

In this week's issue...

January 25, 2024
Bagging it

State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies

January 26, 2024
Paper chase

The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.

January 11, 2024
High and dry

New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows