The Aurora Borealis erupts on the horizon beyond a little country church near Davenport, Washington. According to Rich Landers/SR Outdoors blog, this photo by Spokane pastor/photographer Craig Goodwin has been named the Reader Photo of the Year -- by the Seattle Times. You can read all about it here.

• Bayview storms/Bay Views
• 'Go on,' or not/Ridenbaugh Press
• 'Star Wars' vs 'Star Trek'?/The Slice
• No Republicans need apply/Fort Boise
• Isn't it about time for some good news?/Grip
• This 'Look of Silence' speaks volumes/7 Blog
• Double shovel day & 'The Force'/Slight Detour
• Coeur d'Alene gets Google e-City Award/CdA Today

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