Schweitzer: a summer fun bonanza
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
What is there to do on a ski hill in summer? Well, in a word: everything.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s summer activities are in full swing, …
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Quest expands its facilities
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Apparently life under new international ownership is treating Quest Aircraft well. Less than six months since its purchase by Japanese company Setouchi Holdings, the company …
Mighty Mermaids tackle Lake Pend Oreille
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Right from the beginning, Lake Pend Oreille was trouble.
Standing near the lake shore at 5 a.m., endurance swimmers Nancy Steadman Martin, Christie Ciraulo, Jenny …
Celebration of Laura Bry’s life planned for Sunday
When community activist Laura Bry passed away the weekend after the Fourth of July, she left behind a lot of stunned, saddened people.
In the two decades she lived in …
ACLU sues state of Idaho over public defense system
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Five years ago, the ACLU threatened a lawsuit against the state of Idaho in regards to the public defense system. Last month, citing Idaho’s persistent …
Fundraiser features Festival at Sandpoint artists Owen and McCoy
By Scout Anatricia
Reader Intern
Imagine yourself on a beach, surrounded by friends, strangers, compassionate people and the sweet sound of a local band ringing through the evening air. If …
One Zodiac employee listed in critical condition from Newport explosion
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Some more information has come in regarding the explosion at the Zodiac Aerospace facility in Newport, Wash.
According to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff, on …
Charley Packard returns to Wednesday nights at Eichardt’s
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are some famous pairings out there in the world; Simon and Garfunkel, Sonny and Cher, peanut butter and jelly. Charley Packard and Eichardt’s. It’s …
The Garden Corner:
By Dan Eskelson
Reader Columnist
A properly designed windbreak has a profound effect on the physical and economic well-being of both humans and animals. Research has shown that heating costs …
‘Red Hot Patriot’ in review
By Scout Anatricia
Reader Intern
One of the most challenging roles in theater is performing in a one-person show, and even more difficult is portraying an iconic character and getting …
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