Mad about Science: Orange juice
By Brenden BobbyReader Staff Before diving into today’s topic, I’d like to offer a sincere apology for my unexpected absence last week. Unafraid of exploring poop humor at my own expense, I will publicly...
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Breaks in memory
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff It was one of those mornings when you wake up way too early for some reason, and lay there thinking about things that you never have time to think about...
The science of smoke
How and why air pollution affects both man and machine By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Bonner County was able to avoid the summer haze for quite a while; but, recently, a cloud of smoke blowing...
Council will delay collecting higher impact fees until Jan. 1
Public testimony centers on future of $100M Averill Hospitality hotel development By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Sandpoint’s development impact fees haven’t been updated since 2011, and that’s about to change — but not until Jan....
From the first piece of steel to the last
Local man Frank Wakeley recounts helping to build the World Trade Center towers By Ben OlsonReader Staff Frank Wakeley has a claim to fame that few — if any — can equal: the longtime...
Save Our Schools town halls to focus on effects of public funding for private education
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The statewide nonprofit organization Save Our Schools will bring a series of town halls to North Idaho, inviting attendees to learn “about the harms” of House Bill 93, which lawmakers...
‘Mostly Jokes’ standup show brings dark comedy about mental health to the Panida
By Reader Staff Comedian Aaron Foster has been around. From performances at The Comedy Store, The Ice House, Flappers, The Ha Ha and The Comedy Chateau in the L.A. area, to Laughs Unlimited in...
‘This isn’t background music’
Deep Roots: Sandpoint’s Original Songwriter Showcase returns for 2nd year By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Some of North Idaho’s favorite stars will take the stage Saturday, Sept. 13 for the second annual Deep Roots: Sandpoint’s...
‘My life was in freefall before I qualified for Medicaid’
Program cuts will cost more than supposed savings By Karen Perkins RoblesReader Contributor I am a survivor of childhood abuse, domestic violence and violent crime. I live with complex post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar...
The Sandpoint Eater: In the chips
By Marcia PilgeramReader Columnist I’ve spent a lot of my life trying to make cookies “better.” That was the baker in me — the professional caterer — tinkering with recipes, adding special ingredients, like...
