Author: Ben Olson

Sandpoint Curry offers free meals

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Are you a furloughed government employee or just having a rough time? Call Sandpoint Curry for a free meal to help get through the difficult period. According to a...

Toddler killed in Ponderay car crash

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A car collision near Ponderay on Monday morning killed a 2-year-old girl. According to Idaho State Police, Keanu M Dooley, 22, was turning left onto Sunnyside Road in his...

BOCC hears EMS concerns, suggestions

By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Bonner County Commissioners hosted a public meeting Friday to hear questions and concerns over the possible shift of the county’s Emergency Management Services from government operated to a...

Knot too shabby: Part 3

By Ben Olson Reader Staff Trucker’s Hitch My shipmate on the Atlantic crossing (Gary Quinn) taught this one to me. It’s one of the most functional knots around, actually. The trucker’s hitch is great...

It’s a busy weekend in the ‘Point

By Ben Olson Reader Staff There’s a lot going on this weekend in Sandpoint. Here’s a quick and dirty list in case you’re looking for help planning your weekend. Friday, Jan. 18 • The...

Art for Human Rights

By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Countless interpretations of what it means to be human graced the walls of the Sandpoint High School library Wednesday evening, displaying for the community how local youth view an...