Author: Ben Olson

Solar Roadways demonstration opens this week

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The long-awaited moment is finally here. City and business officials are excited to introduce the first-ever public demonstration of Solar Roadways panels this Friday. Given the immense public interest...

Coalition challenges Rock Creek mine water permit

By Ben Olson Reader Staff Earlier this month, an alliance of environmental groups challenged the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s proposed decision to issue a water permit to Hecla Mining Company, who...

‘Star Trek’ turns 50

By Randy Stolz Reader Contributor Kirk, Spock, Sulu, Uhuru, Scotty, Bones, Chekov, and all the hot young yeomen of both sexes who died horribly in Kirk’s arms before the end of the first act...

The Straight Poop:

By Drake the Dog Reader Pet Columnist Where am I taking my humans today? Hmm, let me chew on this one. The Mister and Missus are reminiscing about the birth of their daughter, 31...

Pine Cone Memories

By Tim Henney Reader Contributor I revere pine cones. Our Selle Valley property has almost as many pine cones as ant hills have ants. I prefer dead tree limbs to charcoal when grilling salmon,...

Soup’s On!

By Ben Olson Reader Staff Let’s face it, summer is dwindling fast. The autumn chill in the air makes you want to cozy up with a hot bowl of soup, doesn’t it? Sandpoint Community...