Author: Ben Olson

A storyteller’s homecoming

By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff When reading up on Runaway Symphony, those seeking a simple genre label risk being misled. The word “folk” may jump out, but upon listening to the multi-layered, dramatic instrumentation...

Northland to expand service

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Thanks to a $50 million investment secured in October, Northland Communications is rolling out a suite of upgrades to its serviceable area. The company announced last week that it...

Chamber of Commerce seeks T-shirts for Paradise

Sandpoint knows a thing or two about battling wildfires, particularly when it comes to the homes and property that can be lost in the destruction That’s why the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is...

Christmas tree installed in Sandpoint

It’s officially the holiday season in Sandpoint with the installation of the town Christmas tree. Worker crews installed the first of several trees donated for use by local governments in Jeff Jones Town Square...

Back to the Future in Spokane?

By Ben Olson Reader Staff Last weekend, Cadie attended a conference in Spokane. I tagged along to work in the hotel room. Upon walking around downtown the first evening, we both noticed something was...

Utara Brewery commits to the craft

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sometimes big dreams come in small packages, and for brewer Dave Kosiba, that’s exactly what Utara Brewing Company is to him. While the idea of large-scale breweries with massive...