Mad about Science: Deli cold cuts
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist It’s pretty easy to take the convenience of the deli for granted. Sliced lunch meat seems like such a straightforward concept: thinly sliced meat from specialty cuts of an animal...
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We all have a role in safeguarding North Idaho’s water
By Jennifer EkstromReader Contributor I’m once again marveling about how fortunate we are to live among the breathtaking lakes and rivers of North Idaho. These waterways provide so much: swimming and boating opportunities, drinking...
Sunset, Lightning Creek fires increase containment
‘Go’ evacuation status lifted for Sunset fire, with some areas downgraded to ‘Set’ level By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Despite its swift and heavy growth after starting northeast of Athol on Aug. 13, the 3,230-acre...
A Few Thoughts… On five days in sandals
By Sandy ComptonReader Columnist A shower of sand fell from my pack as I emptied it today. The stuff is whiteish, with gray and tan highlights. In my mind, there’s a big mystery about...
The world according to Doug
Beloved longtime Eichardt’s bartender Doug Clark hits the road By Ben OlsonReader Staff There’s just something special about Eichardt’s Pub. The unpretentious local eatery and watering hole is Sandpoint’s closest embodiment to the European...
‘What in the world is going on at Panhandle Health’
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Panhandle Health District Board of Health Chair Thomas Fletcher gave an update to the Bonner County board of commissioners Aug. 26, introducing incoming PHD Medical Director Gregory Pennock and making...
Hillfolk Noir to play Idaho Pour Authority
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Idaho Pour Authority will host touring band Hillfolk Noir for a special show on Sunday, Aug. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Over the past 15 years, the Boise-based trio has built...
Sandpoint voters to consider $130M wastewater plant bond measure
Council approves language for Nov. 4 ballot By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Sandpoint voters will see a measure on their Nov. 4 election ballot asking whether they approve of the city bonding for up to...
Viggo Mortensen returns to the Panida with Falling
By Reader Staff A-list actor, part-time area resident and patron of the arts Viggo Mortensen will make a special local appearance Friday, Aug. 29 for a 7 p.m. screening of his 2020 drama Falling...
Idaho’s latest anti-drag crusade began with a falsehood, lawsuit says
Drag queen at center of Idaho culture war takes Christian Nationalist group to court By Daniel WaltersInvestigateWest The claim — a drag queen exposing his genitals to children — was so incendiary, so horrifying...
