In need of reconciliation

I have witnessed our American society becoming divided over many things.

Two by two; wellness can often be found in pairs

The wellness of coupling, what I mean by coupling is the act of two people pairing with each other in a meaningful relationship. Seems like a pretty straightforward idea, yet it has become one of the most daunting challenges many people of all ages face. It also seems coupling has health and wellness aspects to it that are worth reviewing.

How to be like Jesus on Facebook

Jesus wanted them to start ministry in the places where they already lived.

Are you in need of (re)new(ed) love?

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Relationships connect SPIN, those in need

Local artist shares healing through art

Local artist Sara Taylor is giving back to the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center's Level IV NICU by sharing some of her fluid art pieces.

Creating Conversations

East Bonner County Library District welcomes new director

Viktor Sjöberg loves the relationships created through libraries and the role they play in their communities

What you need to know about domestic violence

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in four women and one in ten men have been victims of sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. In addition, over 43 million women and roughly 38 million men experience psychological aggression, of which 11 million women and five million men say they first experienced domestic abuse before they were 18.

Serving others is alive and well

One of the privileges I’ve enjoyed over the years as host of The Geezer Forum is becoming acquainted with a wide variety of people in Bonner County who enjoy serving other people. Each time we gather, we have heard stories and insights from speakers who have put hands, feet, heads and hearts into their sense of compassion.

Butterfly Coins inspire, track acts of kindness

SANDPOINT — What happens to an act of kindness once it has been given and received? Does it stop there? Or does it gain momentum and touch additional lives?

Barlow reflects on years at SHS

Bill Barlow has worn many hats during his 24 years at Sandpoint High School. He's been a student-athlete, teacher, head football coach, a softball and basketball coach, an administrator and most recently dean of students.

Eenie, meenie, miney, mo, which provider do I pick?

Last week’s article on the importance of annual physicals sparked a little feedback from those of you who have all kinds of good intentions, but don’t have a healthcare provider. So the question of the day is, how do I choose one?

Look up definition to learn Webster's thinking

Noah Webster was a very prominent founding father. He wrote several well-known books, including his “blue-back speller” (which has likely outsold every other book of its kind) and (arguably) the first American dictionary. Hundreds of thousands of people learned to read from Webster’s “blue-back speller” and you can still buy the dictionary that bears his name.

Local students continue kindness mission at SMS

SANDPOINT — Sources of Strength is a nationally recognized suicide prevention program designed to spread hope, help and strength.

Genesis of fake news

NPR Media Correspondent speaks to University of Idaho students about news in modern times

Local instructor nominated for presidential award in teaching

Charvoz shows unmatched commitment to learning and helping her students, her mentor says.

Communication is like breathing

How often do we think about our breathing? Or how we breathe? I suspect we simply let it happen – unless there’s a problem.

God is by our side as we go through life

What if I was never meant to go it alone in life? To deal with everything on my own. To try and figure it out myself. Who can do that successfully?

Giving shouldn't be based on tax breaks

When the new tax reforms were announced, a friend serving a non-profit, expressed concern about the impact on charitable giving. He wondered, “Will people still give at the same levels if they don’t get a tax benefit for the gift?”

Medical students have WRITE stuff for Sandpoint

Amelia Jones and Lily Daniali are third-year medical students at the University of Washington and for the next few months they're trying Sandpoint on for size. Through a unique program at UW, the two are able to make the rounds with a variety of physicians here in Sandpoint, getting a taste of what practicing medicine is like in a small town.