Mad About Science: Hollywood’s Science Fails (Part I)
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of my personal heroes. Not to glaze over his lifetime of achievements, but one of the things he’s been popular for lately is...
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The American Redoubt Series: An Introduction
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing an ongoing series of articles focusing a spotlight on the American Redoubt movement. Of all the many suggestions we receive for...
Crapo-backed action to target Canadian softwood lumber trade
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The U.S. Dept. of Commerce announced it would take trade actions against imports of Canadian softwood lumber into the U.S. that violate fair trade laws. The announcement follows a...
Deadline for Wythe grant approaching
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The deadline for the 10th annual Lois Wythe Native Plant Grant is rapidly approaching. The grant is offered by the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society (KNPS) and helps fund projects...
Bergdahl avoids jail time for desertion
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho resident Bowe Bergdahl was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army last week but dodged prison time for deserting his post. CNN reports that the former soldier, held for...
Gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist visits Sandpoint as part of Idaho tour
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Idaho gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist visited Sandpoint Friday as part of his “44 counties in 44 days” tour. Ahlquist spoke at the Sandpoint Community Hall to a group...
Sandpoint, Ponderay elect new council members
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Local elections wrapped Tuesday night with wins for Sandpoint City Council candidates Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro and John Darling. By the time the ballots were counted Tuesday night, Williamson,...
IPNF, FSPW partner to help tree species
By Reader Staff There are approximately 4,600 more whitebark pine seeds in the ground on Scotchman Peak thanks to a partnership between the Idaho Panhandle National Forests (IPNF) and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness...
Local Artist Spotlight: Staci Schubert of SXS Leather
By Ben Olson Reader Staff While strolling through Staci Schubert’s SXS Leather shop at 301 Cedar St., patrons are greeted by the aroma of leather. It is a soft, mysterious smell; a tangible property...
The Straight Poop: Once Again Consignment
By Drake the Dog Reader Pet Columnist Where am I taking my humans today? I’m being a good boy, sitting on the floor of the bedroom watching the Missus and Mister clean out their...
