Emily Articulated: Efficiency, connection
By Emily EricksonReader Columnist What if efficiency sits at one end of a long spectrum — our ability to perform tasks or produce results with the least waste of time, resources or energy? We...
Category: Living Life
My Sandpoint
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff What does it take to call yourself an Idahoan or, better yet, a Sandpointian? I’ve lived along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille all my life. I grew up in...
Mad about Science: Digital addiction part II
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist In last week’s column we discussed the effects of video game addiction and how it sockets into digital dependency. This week, we will be exploring the effects of social media...
Emily Articulated: Ordinary miracle
By Emiy EricksonReader Columnist “If you took a very long ruler and stretched it from here to the planet Pluto, one inch of that distance would be you. The rest of the distance would...
The joy of trail running
By Ed OhlweilerReader Contributor One thing about living in North Idaho, we sure are blessed with a smorgasbord of outdoor activities. These days, I find myself returning to the one with the least amount...
Remembering Mr. Miller
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff It’s a weird confession to make, but I love politics and, by extension, am often fond of politicians. It’s fashionable to ignore both at best and proudly despise them at...
Mike’s Corner: You gotta love a small town
By Mike WagonerReader Contributor I live out in Sagle and, when I’m leaving Sandpoint, I sometimes stop at the Chevron station to get a sixer of PBR and, if needed, fossil fuel. A couple...
The elixir of flame
By Kelly PriceReader Contributor I once struck up a conversation with a vintage woman who was hobbling along a sidewalk with her cane. Her mind seemed sharp, her vocabulary rich and I sensed I’d...
North Idaho exposure
By Ben OlsonReader Staff When my partner announced she’d never seen the 1990s television show Northern Exposure, I made it my mission to introduce her to Joel, Maggie, Ed, Chris in the Morning, Maurice,...
Exploring the artistic Norwegian method of stacking firewood
By Ben OlsonReader Staff I grew up in a log cabin in Westmond where firewood was our primary source of heating. My dad used to trade neighbors home-brewed rhubarb wine in exchange for cutting...
