Memorial Field bleachers progress
By Cort Gifford Reader Contributor In the face of springlike weather in November, work on the replacement bleachers at Barlow War Memorial Field continues, free of the added challenge of fighting snow. So far....
Author: Ben Olson
Tam O’Shanter bar sold to new owner
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff After 75 years, the venerable downtown bar Tam O’Shanter is under new ownership. Former owner Sandi Terry announced this week she has sold the bar, known locally as the...
The Sandpoint Eater:
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist I just replayed last year’s Saturday Night Live skit, “A Thanksgiving Miracle,” where the dinner discussion concerning Syrian refugees sparks a heated argument across the holiday table until...
Jury rules in favor of SilverWing
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The Bonner County vs. SilverWing trial concluded Tuesday night with a jury awarding $250,000 to SilverWing. After a full week of testimony, evidence analysis and deliberation, the verdict comes...
Shook Twins return for ‘Giving Thanks’ show
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If you live in North Idaho and haven’t seen a Shook Twins show, you might want to get your head examined. Over the years, we’ve watched these Sandpoint darlings...
Cedar St. Bridge Public Market open for business
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Cedar St. Bridge is about to return to its roots. Owners Cindy and Jeff Bond are excited to announce the launch the Cedar St. Bridge Public Market from...
Underpants:
By PollyAnna Reader Columnist My family is prone to humorous life choices. This means they feature heavily in my conversations after a half a beer, or in anything I try to write, especially in...
Fall Serenade provides sweet support for Music Conservatory
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s easy to see the sense in supporting local music for its own sake, but the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint still aims to sweeten the deal. This year’s Fall...
Hearts to Homes:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Lenny Guerrero knows what it’s like to not have a roof over his head. On the one hand, Guerrero is a tech-savvy entrepreneur, a self-starter and innovative thinker. On...
Zany Zebra: same name, new store
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes you just can’t keep a good thing down. When Ranel Hanson announced she would be closing her Zany Zebra store down last September, many people lamented the potential...
