Electrical hypersensitivity: a disease without a name
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The day begins like any other for Krista Hess-Mills and her three children. Just after 7 a.m., the kids wake up, tie their shoes, and rub the sleep from...
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Outdoor fun in North Idaho
By Ben Olson Reader Staff From the mountains to the lake, there is a little something for every outdoor enthusiast in Sandpoint. Whether you’ve lived here all your life, or you’re just visiting, here...
Finding your adventure
By Don Otis Reader Adventure Columnist Mike served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. The residual effects of PTSD were evident. Quiet. Reserved. Expressionless. We talked every time we saw each other...
Breathing in Sandpoint:
By Ferris McDaniel Reader Contributor I lie on my towel at City Beach, listening to Buffalo Springfield. Neil and the boys sound better suited here than anywhere else I’ve listened to them. Some feet...
Schweitzer: a summer fun bonanza
By Ben Olson Reader Staff What is there to do on a ski hill in summer? Well, in a word: everything. Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s summer activities are in full swing, and it’s always a...
Two more Bonner County fires reported
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Two more Bonner County fires have been reported this week, one near Laclede and another just moments ago on the road leading up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort. The Laclede...
Quest expands its facilities
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Apparently life under new international ownership is treating Quest Aircraft well. Less than six months since its purchase by Japanese company Setouchi Holdings, the company is nearly doubling its...
Mighty Mermaids tackle Lake Pend Oreille
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Right from the beginning, Lake Pend Oreille was trouble. Standing near the lake shore at 5 a.m., endurance swimmers Nancy Steadman Martin, Christie Ciraulo, Jenny Cook, Tracy Grilli, Karen...
The first half of 2015 was the hottest on record. Period.
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The average temperature around the globe was 1.58°F higher than the 20th century average during the first six months of 2015, according to Time Magazine. This officially makes the hottest...
ACLU sues state of Idaho over public defense system
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Five years ago, the ACLU threatened a lawsuit against the state of Idaho in regards to the public defense system. Last month, citing Idaho’s persistent failure to address the...
