How to read the newspaper in 2018
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If I’ve learned anything in the past three years of running this newspaper, it’s that I have so much to learn about the news industry. Given that attempts to...
Category: Opinion
Shake, Rattle and Roll: A column about the trials and tribulations of Parkinson’s Disease
By A.C. Woolnough Reader Columnist Researchers work on some incredible projects as they toil in relative obscurity in their cramped, underfunded labs trying to unlock the mysteries of the brain and neurological diseases like...
In Fine Fettle: Creating change one cup of coffee at a time
By Ammi Midstokke Reader Health Columnist “You could stop eating the butter mints on your secretary’s desk each day,” says Kenny. I roll my eyes at him. Really? The butter mints? My life will...
Single In Sandpoint: See ya later, 2017
By Scarlette Quille Reader Columnist It’s time to say goodbye to 2017. Suffice it to say, 2017 had its low points. That being said, we are looking down the barrel of a new year,...
Virgin and Child: The Christmas Story according to Islam
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist Most Christians do not know that Muslims hold Mary and Jesus in utmost esteem. The virgin mother of Jesus is mentioned 34 times in the Qur’an, where she is...
In Fine Fettle: Eggnog is a superfood
By Ammi Midstokke Reader Health Columnist For a while now, thanks to Dr. Oz and other preachers of panaceas, we’ve been hearing about these incredible wonders of the nutritional world: Superfoods. But what exactly...
Bordering on Complete Sanity: Slow down and live simply … or else
By Sandy Compton Reader Columnist A problem with being a writer is that if you write long enough you begin to repeat yourself. Vonnegut and Heinlein escaped it, but Grisham, King, L’Amour and even Michener...
Point / Counterpoint: The Hi-Test silicone smelter
What’s a breath of clean air worth? By Matt Nykiel Reader Contributor Just like our health, clean air is priceless. It’s worth a lot to know that our kids, grandparents and those most vulnerable...
Emily Articulated: Selfies
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist Picture this: You’ve spent the last 20 minutes clambering over rocks and ducking under fallen trees. You’re racing the plummeting sun to get to the most perfect secret sunset...
Not so fast with claims about Trump’s achievements: It will take some time to exceed Obama’s
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist Trump’s apparent economic success to date mostly reflects fortunate timing. —The Economist 11/18/17 In a letter to the Moscow newspaper last month, Bill Tozer offered some “good news” about...
