By Emily EricksonReader Columnist I’m an avid fan of the “whodunit,” the often formulaic mystery centered around a single question: Who committed the crime? The audience, whether reader or viewer, joins the investigator in...
The performative patriot — all flag, no patriotism By Tim BearlyReader Contributor He’s like Bruce Wayne, at least that’s how he fancies himself. But rather than using his immense wealth to help the people...
By Chuck MalloyReader Contributor As any store manager can attest, retail is a tough business, and good help is hard to find. Not so much with Bizarre Bazaar, Sandpoint’s “upscale resale store,” which is...
By Ed OhlweilerReader Contributor One thing about living in North Idaho, we sure are blessed with a smorgasbord of outdoor activities. These days, I find myself returning to the one with the least amount...
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Our civilization has persisted with the majority of adults operating at the emotional-intellectual level of bratty 13-year-olds for a long time — and even managed to not only survive them...
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Idaho moves forward when we invest in the people who grow our food, build our infrastructure, teach our kids and keep communities running. Democratic leaders know this and have enacted...
By Emily EricksonReader Columnist We’ve grown accustomed to sharing the minutiae of our lives — the small (and smaller) details that make up our day-to-day. We capture steam rising off a morning mug of...
By Sandy ComptonReader Columnist I‘m writing from Maui, where, as I do at home, I generally ignore the news, but some things beg speaking to. Donnie has managed to piss off the whole world...
By Kim KeatonReader Contributor I spent 15 years as the Sandpoint Middle School principal. I retired proud of what we built. Our students felt safe and parents trusted us to look after their kids....
By Emily EricksonReader Columnist My partner and I are building a house. Or rather, he (and many other skilled people) are building a house, and I’m slotting in where I can: moving dirt from...
