Single in Sandpoint:
By Scarlette Quille Reader Columnist I’ve written this column for around 10 years, which means I have had this column longer than any job, lover or car in my life. I’ve had this column...
Author: Ben Olson
Mad About Science: Hot Stuff
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Sponsored by the Sandpoint Library If you’re reading this article with dire anticipation to procure your next pick-up line at the bar, you might be in luck. I mean,...
Fractured Lines:
By Melissa Hendrickson Reader Columnist Melissa here, the forecaster from the St. Regis/Silver Valley forecast area, sneaking in an article about our region down here. If you ever need a mini vacation away from...
Refugees and immigrants are people, too
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. —Matthew 25:40 Ultimately, we fear this...
State of the city address
By Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor Happy belated new year to all of you readers. As mayor of the city of Sandpoint, I’d like to take this opportunity to give you an update on the...
Read your history to understand the present
By Tim Henney Reader Contributor For those disposed to intellectual exploration in a time of national emotional havoc, a recent Reader issue offered a timely recommendation: read, or re-read, William L. Shirer’s “The Rise...
A Tale of Two Cities in the Age of Trump
By Christian Rose Reader Contributor Acknowledging it may spark riots down on Cedar Street, I should say this straight-away; Donald Trump has already won re-election. Since he’s trademarked the slogan, “Keep America Great,” I...
Museum History Mystery: ‘A Vaudeville Review’
By Reader Staff The Bonner County History Museum is proud to announce that tickets for their Third Annual History Mystery Fundraiser: “A Vaudeville Review,” are on sale now. The museum’s annual fundraiser, which includes...
‘Love’ is God’s traditions
By Rev. Bob Evans Reader Contributor We have freedom of religion and separation of church and state because the founders of our nation knew something; no one tradition has favor in the eyes of...
Living Life: Meanie
By Dianne Smith Reader Columnist As parents it is always hard to hear our child is struggling. Our heart hurts if our child’s feelings are hurt or someone has been mean to them—but what...
