Mad about Science: American cheese
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist American cheese is a bit of an anomaly in the food world. It’s cheese that isn’t cheese and a culinary landmark for one of the most developed nations on Earth....
Author: Ben Olson
Schweitzer Ski Patrol invites Sandpoint community to third annual XYZ Hoedown
By Reader Staff The Schweitzer Ski Patrol Resiliency Team recently announced the return of the third annual XYZ Hoedown, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the 219 Lounge (219 N. First...
A ‘niche’ service is optional; health care is not
By Jen Jackson QuintanoReader Contributor Women’s health care in Bonner County is having a rough go and, by extension, so are patients. Yet, instead of seeing access to care for half our population as...
‘Inspiring a very kind and loving community’
Valentine’s for Seniors program collects thousands of cards each year By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, volunteers with Bonner County’s Valentine’s for Seniors program have begun to set up baskets all...
BOCC denies building permit for Panhandle Bike Ranch
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 on Jan. 20 to deny an application for a building location permit for the Panhandle Bike Ranch in Sagle, reaffirming an administrative...
‘The play is joyful’
Honey Pearl Productions performs Cheaper by the Dozen By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff For its second theatrical undertaking since its creation in 2025, Honey Pearl Productions will put on six performances of the heartwarming play...
Sandpoint council tackles lot size minimums, short-term rental regulation
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Sandpoint city councilors made two votes Jan. 21 that will affect future land use and development patterns within city limits — both related to housing, which is widely regarded as...
Board approves expansion design for library’s Sandpoint branch
By Reader Staff The Board of Trustees of the East Bonner County Library District recently approved the design for a two-level, 4,456 sq. ft. expansion to be located on the northwest corner of the...
City Council set to decide on City Beach RV park redevelopment
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The Sandpoint City Council is poised to make a decision regarding the City Beach RV park at its Wednesday, Feb. 4 meeting, following a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation...
Emily Articulated: Midwest nice
By Emily EricksonReader Columnist “Are you okay?” These were the last words of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse from a local VA hospital, before he was gunned down in the streets of Minneapolis...
