Emily Articulated: Athletics
By Emily EricksonReader Staff I spent the weekend bundled against lake-effect winds, shouting “Nice work!” at masses of people on skinny skis gliding over the rolling hills and frozen lakes of northern Wisconsin. It...
Author: Ben Olson
A Few Thoughts… On a few things
By Sandy ComptonReader Staff Skiing In the winter, if I don’t go skiing, I get grouchy, though I might not even realize why I’m grouchy until I’m not anymore. I’ve been grouchy. The past...
We need politicians who govern, not chase partisan scores and headlines
By Barbara SchriberReader Contributor When I moved to Sandpoint almost 25 years ago, my aunt visited and asked my friend, “So, what do you do?” She meant her job, but that’s not what people...
7B Soccer brings new adult league to Field of Dreams
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff There’s a new adult soccer league in town — 7B Soccer — and it’s ready to take advantage of the brand-new facilities at Ponderay’s Field of Dreams sports complex (100...
First-ever TitleOne Chili Cookoff for a Cause benefits Food For Our Children
By Reader Staff TitleOne Sandpoint is hosting its inaugural Chilli Cookoff for a Cause on Thursday, Feb. 26, inviting attendees to bring their appetites and wallets for a day of chili tasting and fundraising...
Jim Woodward will seek re-election to the Idaho Senate
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Dist. 1 Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, has officially announced his campaign for re-election to the Idaho Legislature, tossing his hat in the ring for the Tuesday, May 19 Republican primary....
SHS students host fundraiser for Model U.N. conference in NYC
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Students in the honors international relations class at Sandpoint High School have their sights set on New York City and are hosting a fundraiser to help pay for the once-in-a-lifetime...
Lake level economic impact study released
Citing $40M in lost revenue, Lakes Commission argues for earlier refill, later drawdown on LPO By Zach HagadoneReader Staff A long-awaited analysis of how seasonal pool fluctuations on Lake Pend Oreille affect the area’s...
Mad about Science: Peanut butter
By Brenden BobbyReader Staff Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are an American staple, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? What is it about solid nuts transformed into a non-Newtonian fluid that...
Andy Grammer and Walk Off the Earth will open the 2026 Festival at Sandpoint
By Reader Staff The Festival at Sandpoint announced the opening act for its 2026 Summer Series, featuring Andy Grammer with Walk off the Earth on Thursday, July 30 at War Memorial Field. A multi-platinum...
