By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff In these divided times, so many questions linger. What changes will Donald Trump’s first year as president bring to the country? Will the left and right wings of the...
By Jodi Rawson Reader Contributor Tilikum died on Jan. 6. In a kinder world he world he would be a vibrant, middle-aged dominant male, like a chief in a pod of orcas, swimming 100...
By Tom Eddy Reader Contributor As the Snow Safety Supervisor for Schweitzer Ski Patrol, my main job involves tracking the weather over the course of the season. Every morning, I make my manual observations...
By Cort Gifford Reader Contributor There were no cheering crowds, scent of hot dogs, or brass bands to stir the hearts of the faithful, but after weeks of seeming inactivity at the construction site...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Following a Clark Fork meeting that drew several people opposing the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, is reminding people that there’s still plenty of time to...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Intern This slice of paradise we call North Idaho is often renowned for its lakes and mountains — places meant to be explored and admired. However, winter may not seem...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Around 150 people turned out to attend the Scotchman Peaks proposed wilderness informational meeting at the Clark Fork Junior/Senior High School on Wednesday night. The meeting began with presentations...
By Eric Morgan Reader Contributor Can you think about a time you or someone you know had a near miss or close call in the mountains? I can. Imagine a tree falling and pinning...
By Art Pilch Reader Contributor Scientists have been warning us that our climate is changing rapidly, and that humans are responsible. Most people can see that climate has been changing, but some question if...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Intern Some things just make sense in succession. Wash then dry. Ask then receive. Stop then go. According to owner of Sandpoint Sports Svein Nostdahl, just as simple is the...
