Public concert celebrates MCS Music Matters expansion
By Reader Staff They say that it takes a village, and it’s true. And, when that village has a generous benefactor good things can happen even in the smallest rural communities. With thanks to...
Author: Ben Olson
Local Author Spotlight: Deborah Elster’s new novel “Only From Heaven” explores love, loss and redemption
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Far too many people know what it’s like to become estranged from a family member. It’s a subject local author Deborah Elster plumbs in her debut novel, “Only From...
In Fine Fettle: Is it better to eat or have the cake?
By Ammi Midstokke Reader Health Columnist I never understood the saying, “You cannot have your cake and eat it.” If your cake is big enough, you can. And if you eat it slowly enough,...
Vote ‘yes’ for Scotchman Peaks
By Jim Peterson Reader Contributor When Bonner County voters go to the polls on May 15, one of the measures on their ballot is an advisory vote concerning U.S Sen. Jim Risch’s Scotchman Peaks...
Earth Day: Small ways to make a big impact
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When Earth Day rolls around, it should always serve as a reminder that there are easy ways to live more in balance with the environment. They don’t cost you...
Mad About Science: Dentistry
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist This week’s subject is courtesy of Bonners Ferry Bob. Thanks, Bob! The dentist: It’s the place no one wants to go, but everyone has to. Our mouths are fleshy,...
Bonner County Commissioner District 1: Bruce Hollet
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: Bruce Hollett is running as a Republican for Bonner County Commissioner, District 1. Reader: Tell me a little about your history in North Idaho. Bruce Hollett: I...
22 Years
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Both relief and poignancy define Shawn Keough’s final year as District 1 Idaho state senator. Relief comes at the thought that she isn’t facing a bruising primary election this...
Beware the collaboration trap
By George Wuerthner Reader Contributor Many of the environmental/conservation groups in the West are participants in various collaboratives. Groups participating in collaboratives include the Western Environmental Law Council, Northwest Conservation, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Montana...
Private school voucher students are doing poorly
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist A 2017 study in the District of Columbia about the effects of private school vouchers has further confirmed the results of recent studies in Indiana, Louisiana and Ohio. By...
