By Nick Gier Reader Columnist As a fellow minister in Peter Lillback’s denomination [conservative Presbyterian], I can tell you that a large number of us are embarrassed by his poor historical methodology. —Anonymous posting...
By Kevin Davis Reader Columnist It sure feels like we’re in a slow, muddy slide into spring, doesn’t it? It won’t be long until the snow in the valley has melted and the North...
By Tom Woodward Reader Contributor In 1952 the legendary Beat writer William S. Burroughs slipped into the vast emerald interior of the Amazon rainforest in search of Yage — what is now known in...
By Tim Henney Reader Contributor This was originally intended as a two-part feature matching happy Sandpoint citizens with upbeat songs from aged vinyl records. However, after a mob of Reader readers stormed the newspaper’s...
By Mike Wagoner Reader Contributor I grew up in a classic American farm town surrounded by fields with neighborhoods lined with old trees and imperfect sidewalks. One of my childhood memories that I still harbor...
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist For months now, I have been writing as the voice of my generation, defending myself and my peers against unwarranted generational biases, arguing that Millennials are not the lazy,...
By Justin Henney Reader Contributor Each year I am reminded by others’ resolutions that I too can put effort into self improvement. My youngest daughter, Vi, age 7, helps me by pointing out my...
By Shannon Williamson Reader Columnist With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought it only fitting that I share why “I do what I do” with you fabulous readers. Working as the executive director of...
By Scarlette Quille Reader Humor Columnist Today, I am going to take a moment to discuss something that is on everyone’s mind: breasts. Breasts are the most controversial part on a human body. Are...
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist Even though it was not recommended by his Higher Education Task Force, Gov. Butch Otter took the advice of seven business leaders and proposed a new position of “chief...
