An interview with: Sublime with Rome
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If you were alive in the ‘90s, or if you are currently living and breathing, you’ve probably heard of a little band called Sublime. The punk-ska-reggae-rock band blazed their...
Author: Ben Olson
Banding of Sandpoint osprey to be livestreamed
By Reader Staff An incredible opportunity to view a biologist in action at the Memorial Field osprey nest is just days away with the Project Osprey Banding event – and it’s being streamed live...
Gardening with Laurie: Beauty of blue
By Laurie Brown Reader Columnist Blue flowers are scarcer than most other colors. You see a lot of them advertised in plant catalogs, but mostly they are actually purple. “Johnson’s Blue” geranium? Blue flag...
Magic and comedy collide at upcoming David DaVinci shows
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff David DaVinci is known as a world-champion magician who thrills his audiences with daring illusions, but locals have a chance to experience the comedic side of his expertise in...
Four things to know about Idaho’s new trespassing law
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s time to take extra care in making sure outdoor expeditions remain on public land. Due to Idaho’s new trespassing rules, which went into effect July 1, the consequences...
BCEDC announces plans to build a commercial kitchen
By Reader Staff After 18 months of planning, development and fundraising, the Bonner County Economic Development Corporation now has all the ingredients to begin construction of Kitchen Ponderay, a commercial kitchen space. The 1540...
Lakeside Dining in North Idaho: Part 2
A Sandpoint summer could never be complete without a meal or two overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Fortunately, the lake boasts a diverse selection of dining options for all palates and preferences, each with its own...
Mad About Science: Chicxulub Crater
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist And the rock it rode in on! Chicxulub Crater is the remnant of the impact event that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Everyone knows a big rock...
Bodacious BBQ keeps Hope’s community center going
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bluegrass music. Catered barbecue dinner. An evening on the lake for a good cause. What else could you possibly ask for? The Memorial Community Center, located in Hope, is...
BeerFest: There’s no better time to be a beer lover
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff If variety is the spice of life, then there’s no better time to be a beer lover. With microbreweries springing up all over the country — including several right...
