Dr. Bob Carlson passes away
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Anyone who has enjoyed Bonner County’s many excellent bike and pedestrian trials over the years owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Bob Carlson, who passed away last week...
Author: Ben Olson
Fire restrictions lifted
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Just about everyone greeted the turn from blazing heat to cool, rainy weather this week with a sigh of relief. But forest firefighters aren’t out of the woods just...
The Follies of Document Fundamentalism
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist At Tea Party gatherings pocket Constitutions are handed out as eagerly as the Gideons distribute New Testaments on my campus every year. The message is clear: read God’s word...
The Sandpoint Eater:
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist It’s been nearly two months since the visiting grandkids and I delivered a trunkful of firefighter provisions to Thorne Research, to be delivered to the Bayview Fire, and...
Stands and Middlemen:
By Jodi Rawson Reader Contributor “The farmer ought to get the benefit of the present high cost of the things he produces. We ought also to help the consumer by eliminating the middlemen… I...
Taxi Tales: Our road warrior tackles love, North Idaho style
By Louie de Palma Reader Road Warrior People love to make the argument that the “L word” is thrown around too casually these days. I disagree wholeheartedly. I think the real problem is that...
Schweitzer’s Fall Fest back for 23rd annual beer extravaganza
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It’s been an interesting summer. We’ve had early heat waves, forest fires, earthquakes, smoky skies. It’s hard to believe that this weekend marks the end of summer operations for...
BGH offering grief workshop, support group
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Grief is experienced by everyone at one time or another. Losing a loved one can often leave us feeling lost and unsure of where to seek guidance. Instead of...
The Confederate Flag:
Last week, the Confederate flag controversy reignited after Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, posted a photo of her posing next to the Confederate flag at Timber Days in Priest River. We asked two of our...
“No Service” in review
By Dion Nizzi Reader Contributor Most would offer the idea that death, or even the prospect of it, is not a laughing matter. “No Service,” the most recent play from Sandpoint production company Unknown...
