A Door in the Forest:
By Kevin Penelerick Reader Art Columnist Steve Gevurtz’s artistic journey did not begin until the age of 52, when in the year 2000 he and some friends from Sandpoint went down to Burning Man....
Author: Ben Olson
Keepin’ Time by the River:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Without a doubt, Beth Pederson is one of Sandpoint’s most beloved musicians. The honey-voiced singer-songwriter has delighted audiences near and far for over 40 years. Most know Pederson through...
Risch introduces Scotchman Peaks wilderness bill
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff After years of work, local conservation workers are celebrating a newly-introduced federal bill to enshrine the Scotchman Peaks as wilderness. Introduced this week by U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, the...
Native Heritage Film Series offers ‘What Was Ours’ film
By Reader Staff The Idaho Mythweaver, in partnership with the East Bonner County Library District, features a film in this month’s Native Heritage Film Series that is a story of hope and promise —...
Activists face prison for pipeline shutdown
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff For activist Leonard Higgins, taking action against the threat of climate change is worth risking prison time. That’s an outcome he and nine other activists may very well face...
City moves forward on commercial kitchen
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint officials took a necessary step Wednesday in the process of implementing a new commercial kitchen. Council members approved an action to sign over the kitchen equipment, once housed...
City to launch survey seeking BID opinions
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Local businesses have the chance to weigh in on the fate of the Business Improvement District next week. According to Sandpoint City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton, the city is preparing...
Community gathers for Standing Rock
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Local residents gathered this weekend in solidarity for the Standing Rock protests in North Dakota. The Sunday assembly at the Gardenia Center voiced support for the protests and the...
‘Nutcracker’ continues holiday tradition
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff “The Nutcracker” is a cherished Christmas production all over the world, and Sandpoint is no exception. For more than two decades, the Eugene Ballet Company has wowed local audiences...
Students soaring with aviation program
By Jim Ramsey Reader Contributor “There will be an extraordinary demand for airline pilots and technicians in the next decade.” – the Boeing Co. Students in the North Idaho High School Aerospace...
