September rounds out FSPW trail work session
By Reader Staff Summer is almost over, but there’s still plenty of time to put some TLC into those trails. A handful of dates yet remain to sign up for a Friends of Scotchman...
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Forest specialists are raising awareness of a tussock moth outbreak in North Idaho
By Reader Staff Forest entomologists wish to spread awareness that portions of North Idaho forests are currently experiencing a tussock moth outbreak. Why is this important? Some people who come into contact with the...
Songwriting tips for budding musicians
By Ben Olson Reader Staff A bright side of this pandemic has been embracing new talents that might not have been possible if we weren’t all spending a bit more time at home. Music...
One room to school them all
By Chris Corpus and Hannah Combs Reader Contributors Scrambling onto his brother’s shoulders and waving his arms wildly in the air, he knew he could catch the teacher’s eye. Spotting the young boy above...
Mad About Science: High altitude magic
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Have you ever baked something — especially in this area — only to discover that it didn’t come out quite like you had hoped? The air around you may...
County approves digital poll books
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 8 to approve the purchase of electronic poll books, bringing Bonner County Elections operations into the modern era of digital, up-to-date bookkeeping. County...
‘Tell us what you need’
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Sitting down in the Sandpoint High School library across from Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Tom Albertson and a host of other administrators, Gov. Brad Little made the...
High Labor Day winds fuel area fires
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Area fire crews continue to battle a trio of blazes in or very near Bonner County — two fanned by high winds that ripped through the region on Labor...
Smells like school spirit
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Fall-scented candles are unrealistic. That isn’t to say they don’t smell absolutely wonderful. Who can say no to cinnamon, apple, carmel and warm, abstract smells meant to imitate freshly...
Making music, making magic
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff For Joel Shoemaker, the combination of his two passions — woodworking and playing music — seemed a natural fit: building guitars. Shoemaker delved into luthiery as a hobbyist nearly...
