Squirrely memories
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff It’s always welcome when something reminds me of my grandma. It’ll be 14 years next month since I last spoke to her, before she passed away at the age of...
Author: Ben Olson
Thy humble beginnings
The beloved Renaissance Faire returns to Sandpoint By Ben OlsonReader Staff From its beginnings in a field in 2017, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire has grown into one of the most popular local events of...
Snacks at Midnight headline Festival fundraiser at The Hive
By Reader Staff The Festival at Sandpoint is hosting a special fundraiser Saturday, June 13 featuring local band Snacks at Midnight at The Hive (207 N. First Ave., in downtown Sandpoint). Doors open at...
Citing electrical issues, Panida briefly closes main theater
Inspection shows facility can operate safely By Ben OlsonReader Staff Following a heated discussion June 4, the Panida Board temporarily closed the theater after Executive Director Heather White brought forward safety concerns related to...
ITD announces pedestrian Long Bridge will close ‘indefinitely’ for safety
SPOT bus steps up with new route including stops at north and south end of the bridge By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Weeks after the Idaho Transportation Department warned that it might close the entire...
Court date set for Bonner County, Panhandle Bike Ranch dispute
County issues ‘cease-and-desist’ letter By Soncirey Mitchelland Ben OlsonReader Staff Representatives from Bonner County and the Panhandle Bike Ranch will meet at the Kootenai County Courthouse at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16 for...
PHD to hold additional budget hearing
Counties consider COLA, clinical services By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Following the five northern counties’ May 20 vote to deny the Panhandle Health District’s fiscal year 2027 budget, officials will hold another public hearing Tuesday,...
Unchecked power has a price, and Idahoans are paying it
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Two hundred and 50 years ago, we declared our independence from a king who abused his power. Our founders knew what unchecked authority could become: a president who answers to...
Southside Elementary students experience week-long fiddle residency
By Reader Staff Southside Elementary students explored a new style of music with the Fiddle Camp Program, a special, weeklong fiddle residency taught by traveling musician and educator Kelly Thibodeaux. Children in Kindergarten through...
Emily Articulated: Feel good
By Emily EricksonReader Columnist A young man walked onto the stage, his body bouncing with anticipation and excitement wrapped in nerves. He smiled broadly and waved at the judges. “My name is Matty J,”...
