Mad about Science: Lego
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist LEGO bricks are an intergenerational phenomenon. They have been used by kids and adults alike for decades, and are such a powerful indicator of creativity and intelligence that they’re used...
Author: Ben Olson
Rick Springfield to take the Festival stage on Aug. 8
By Reader Staff Tickets are on sale now for the most recently announced performance at the 2026 Festival at Sandpoint Summer Series: Rick Springfield, who will take the stage Saturday, Aug. 8 at War...
Dear Earth
By Savannah WillisonReader Contributor Dear Earth, I’m writing to you today to express my gratitude toward you. How you’re always changing, adapting, demanding. Thank you for the sunshine, it’s been needed. Thank you for...
Protecting the Kootenai River from mountaintop removal coal mining
By Jennifer EkstromReader Contributor Pollution from five mountaintop removal coal mines in the Canadian Rockies is flowing downstream through British Columbia, and into the Kootenai River of Idaho, Montana and beyond. Selenium and other...
Slug Tales from Zone 6: Identifying native spring flowers
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Tulips, daffodils and crocuses may get all the attention in spring for their early, colorful blooms, but they’re nowhere near as sweet-smelling, beneficial or long-lasting as Idaho’s native flowers. April...
BoCo Dems host state school superintendent candidate Becky Sundin in Sandpoint
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Though most Idaho voters’ eyes are on the Tuesday, May 19 primary elections, candidates for uncontested offices are still out campaigning — including Becky Sundin, the Democrat who is challenging...
LPOSD board elects Rachelle Hutchens as Zone 2 trustee
By Soncirey MitchellReader staff The Lake Pend Oreille School District board met for its regular meeting on April 14, voting unanimously to elect Rachelle Hutchens to the Zone 2 trustee position vacated by Jalon...
Local student adventure club hosts film fest fundraiser for conservation trip
By Reader Staff The Sandpoint Area Students Outdoor Adventure Club will host a screening of the Trees & Seas Film Festival on Friday, April 24, bringing conservation-themed stories from around the world to the...
A musical week for Eichardt’s 32nd anniversary
By Ben OlsonReader Staff It’s been 32 years since Eichardt’s Pub first flipped on the open sign and poured its first pint. A lot of good times — and great beer — has flowed...
Court sides with county, developers in RICO case
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff U.S. District Court Judge Amanda Brailsford ruled April 16 against residents of the Mountain Homestead development in the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act lawsuit brought against more than...
