Dark History:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If these walls could talk, who knows what stories they would tell. If you trace history back far enough, you might find that just about every historic building in...
Author: Ben Olson
SHS counselor honored in final FLOTUS speech
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint High School counselor Jeralyn Mire wasn’t expecting to be present for a historic moment while in Washington, D.C., last week. Even so, that’s how her trip turned out...
A Reader interview with Viggo Mortensen
By Ben Olson Reader Staff They don’t make them like Viggo Mortensen anymore. The soft-spoken, notably un-Hollywood actor, photographer, poet and lover of North Idaho is just about as far from the typical “Hollywood...
Scotchman Peaks meeting draws friends and foes
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Around 150 people turned out to attend the Scotchman Peaks proposed wilderness informational meeting at the Clark Fork Junior/Senior High School on Wednesday night. The meeting began with presentations...
Scott faces possible reprimand for sexual favors remark
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, is taking heat for allegedly saying that female legislators only gain leadership positions if they “spread their legs.” The Idaho Statesman reports that several witnesses...
Fractured lines: a column all about avalanche safety
By Eric Morgan Reader Contributor Can you think about a time you or someone you know had a near miss or close call in the mountains? I can. Imagine a tree falling and pinning...
The quest for healthy birth
By Jodi Rawson Reader Contributor When my best friend called to tell me her water burst, I hit the road. I told her I would be there in a couple of hours (she lives in...
The science of natural and human-caused climate change
By Art Pilch Reader Contributor Scientists have been warning us that our climate is changing rapidly, and that humans are responsible. Most people can see that climate has been changing, but some question if...
Mad About Science:
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Sponsored by The Library Women’s rights are a hot topic, especially since the election. I’ve overheard conversations in the street that made me wonder if I had stepped into...
Where skis, bikes and beer collide
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Intern Some things just make sense in succession. Wash then dry. Ask then receive. Stop then go. According to owner of Sandpoint Sports Svein Nostdahl, just as simple is the...
