A few thoughts… On trees, O2, CO2 and basic breathing
By Sandy ComptonReader Columnist It’s 4:19 p.m. on the day when “A Few Thoughts” is due, and I’m just getting to it. It’s been on my mind, but my mind has not been coming...
Author: Ben Olson
Sandpoint PRCA Rodeo coming to the fairgrounds
By Reader Staff The Bonner County Fairgrounds are gearing up for a month of major events, kicking off Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 2 with the Sandpoint PRCA Rodeo. From 7-9:30 p.m. both days, spectators...
Faith in truth, or truth in faith?
Gary Shteyngart’s newest book, Vera, or Faith, is maybe the most heartfelt satire ever written By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The word vera is alternately translated as a Latin root for “truth” or, in the...
City of Sandpoint seeking input on wastewater plant reconstruction project
Officials considering an $80M-$130M bond measure in Nov. to fund the work By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Sandpoint City Hall is soliciting public feedback on the long-running effort to reconstruct the wastewater treatment plant through...
Local fire officials address budget challenges, explore future solutions
Chief sites, growth, inflation and fire district levy failure as among major challenges By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Leaders of Selkirk Fire, Rescue and EMS gathered with members of the public and other officials July...
Mad about Science: Tools of the ‘frontier’
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist It was brutal to live in the 1800s. Cholera was nearly as prevalent as the common cold. Elevating your family from poverty meant packing up everything you owned and trusting...
The heart over Hope
By Ben OlsonReader Staff One of the saving graces of my life is owning a sailboat. I bought it with my buddy Jake Hagadone (brother to Reader Editor-in-Chief Zach Hagadone) about five years ago;...
The Sandpoint Eater: Provenance of a potato
By Marcia PilgeramReader Columnist Last month, my family had an early and abbreviated gathering in Montana. For many years, I planned all the menus, shopped and was responsible for most of the meals. Back...
Local contestant to appear on Fox game show The Quiz With Balls
Ginna Minervini and family feature in ‘City Lights, Country Might’ episode, airing July 28-29 By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Longtime locals might know Ginna Minervini from her Temanos Counseling Services practice, or from being on...
Carry on, Kansas
An interview with the iconic rock band scheduled to play the Festival at Sandpoint By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff With nine gold albums, three multi-platinum albums, two platinum albums and hits like “Dust in the...
