Psychedelic Drugs and Mystical Experiences
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist Not a month goes by that I don’t run across yet another misuse of the word “mystical.” I just finished Walter Isaacson’s biography of Leonardo da Vinci, and I...
Author: Ben Olson
WA utilities officials block Avista merger
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission announced Wednesday that they would not support the sale of Avista Corp. to Canadian company Hydro One. The decision spells the end for...
Idaho Congressmen remember George H.W. Bush
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho Congressmen joined their colleagues and constituents this week in celebrating the life and career of former president George H.W. Bush. In a press statement, Sen. Jim Risch remembered...
Task Force to highlight local media for Human Rights Day
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Representatives of the local journalism community will take center stage Sunday as the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force acknowledges the 70th anniversary of Human Rights Day. This year’s...
City ponders U of I property future
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint is taking a wait-and-see approach with the University of Idaho property on North Boyer Avenue. According to Sandpoint City Planner Jennifer Stapleton, the city is...
Selkirk Fire to open southern Bonner County station
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Careywood has waited for fully-staffed fire service for years. Now, with a little help from a federal grant, Selkirk Fire, Rescue and EMS will give it to them. Selkirk...
Mayor’s Roundtable: How to Make Sandpoint a Trails Destination
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor Last month I was discussing the incredible amenities and opportunities provided by trails and connectivity. I shared how far the region has come in the last 20 years...
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL: No Perfect Answer
By A.C. Woolnough Reader Columnist These days, we seem to be at odds with each other about everything. We disagree on politics, religion, education, the environment, climate change, health care and on and on....
Backcountry Film Festival Benefits Outdoor Learning
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff There’s no shortage of opportunities to learn from nature in North Idaho. In fact, Selkirk Outdoor Leadership and Education officials creates entire programs based around the region’s natural grandeur....
A Conversation with Perky Hagadone
By Jodi Rawson Reader Contributor Perky Hagadone is celebrating her 40th year in Sandpoint. Since 1978, she’s raised two sons, started a career with the school district, earned two master’s degrees, was hired as...
