Two-year-old killed in Oldtown motorhome fire
By Reader Staff We regret to report that a two-year-old child was killed in a motorhome fire in Oldtown last night. On July 14 at approximately 8 p.m., a structure fire was reported at...
Author: Ben Olson
Fire boat credited with saving several homes in Cape Horn
By Ben Olson Reader Staff At the Bayview public dock earlier this week, life seemed to be returning to normal. Kids splashed in the water as the temperature hit the mid-90s again. Chris’ Patio...
Idaho police arrest bank robbery suspect
Well, that didn’t take long. Only days after an unidentified male robbed Horizon Credit Union in Ponderay, Idaho State Police arrested Karl E. Erickson, 32, of Palmer, Alaska, in connection to the crime. According...
Trampled by Turtles:
For more than a decade, Minnesota-based band Trampled By Turtles has been redefining the sound of bluegrass. Members Dave Simonett, Tim Saxhaug, Dave Carroll, Erik Berry and Ryan Young demonstrate exceptional musicianship, blazing their...
The Sandpoint Eater
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist We’ve got some noteworthy waterfront eateries and watering holes around these parts.You can arrive at most by car or bike, but there’s nothing like arriving by boat, even...
Cape Horn fire: The Aftermath
Story and photos by Ben Olson Reader Staff While over 400 fire personnel still fight to contain the Cape Horn fire outside of Bayview, the worst is apparently behind us. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter...
Fire season at our doorstep
By Jen Jackson Quintano Reader Contributor That June, while we were away in Colorado on wildland fire assignments, it rained five inches in Sandpoint. We returned home one evening, late in the month, riding...
Bonner County Sheriff seeking robbery suspects
The Bonner County Sheriff is seeking information about these two individuals: Karl E. Erikson 08/08/1982, 32 year old from Wasilla, Alaska is wanted in connection with the robbery of Horizon Credit Union in Ponderay...
Living on the Cheap:
By Susan Drinkard Reader Staff I love a deal. Who doesn’t? What’s more, I hate wasting food, wasting time, wasting money and wasting resources probably more than anyone you have ever met. If anything...
Behind the scenes at Sandpoint restaurants
By Dion Nizzi Reader Staff Like the lake that helps identify Sandpoint and its surroundings, our restaurants here are primarily calm and laid back, an almost zen-like dining experience. Pleasant background music, a relaxed...
