It’s called the rule of law, not the rule of emotions
By Helen Newton
Reader Contributor
A lawyer friend once told me that property issues were a surefire money maker for any lawyer. “Kids and dirt,” he said. “Dirt and kids.” …
By Helen Newton
Reader Contributor
A lawyer friend once told me that property issues were a surefire money maker for any lawyer. “Kids and dirt,” he said. “Dirt and kids.” …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When Nicholas Douglas was driving down the mountain Dec. 9 from a job on Schweitzer, he saw something that didn’t look right. Instead of just …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The end of the ski season at Schweitzer is always a little bittersweet. Everyone down in the valley is rejoicing at the first warm days …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The alarm clock barely has a chance to make any noise on powder days. I’m usually up well before the buzzer, checking the Schweitzer Snow …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
You know it’s going to be a good time when the biggest question of the day is whether to pack along two cans of beer …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
When Schweitzer announced its Hemlock House employee housing project in Sandpoint last December, mountain officials hinted that there were “bigger projects” in the works. That …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
We’re right in the thick of winter and Schweitzer has a few events coming up that will provide access for free, as well as a …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The “sneak peek” opening weekend on Nov. 20-21 saw more than 1,700 season passholders show up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort the first day, surpassing the …
By Tom Eddy
Reader Columnist
There can be no avalanche without the failure of a weak layer within the snowpack. In an ideal world, all of our snow would fall …
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
Last month I was discussing the incredible amenities and opportunities provided by trails and connectivity. I shared how far the region has come in …
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