Mad About Science: Ouija boards
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Today’s spooky topic, in celebration of All Hallow’s Eve, was provided by Reader Publisher Ben Olson. “I was just remembering the other day about the Ouija board we used...
Author: Lyndsie Kiebert
Where are all the workers? Part V
By Zach Hagadone and Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff This article is the fifth and final piece in an ongoing series during which the Reader has examined various aspects of the labor shortage affecting area...
County passes anti-mandate resolution
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff Bonner County commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a resolution Oct. 22 that states the county’s position against mandates — specifically mandated actions related to the ongoing novel coronavirus...
BoCo approves home base for Sandpoint Ice Arena
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff Bonner County commissioners unanimously approved a lease agreement Oct. 26 between the Bonner County Fairgrounds and Sandpoint Community Center Corporation, paving the way for the nonprofit to utilize an...
DOJ files suit to collect $9.9 million from racist robocaller Scott Rhodes
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The former Sandpoint man who allegedly plagued individuals and businesses around the country — including the Reader and Publisher Ben Olson — with thousands of malicious robocalls is one...
Back of the Book:
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Clubs have never really been my thing. I’ve always preferred to either do things alone or tell other people what to do. Thus the life of a writer and...
Festival at Sandpoint hires Paul Gunter as education and production manager
By Reader Staff Paul Gunter has been a pivotal part of putting on the annual Festival at Sandpoint for decades. Now he’s joining the organization’s staff to work on projects year-round. According to officials...
The Sandpoint Eater: Baking with buttermilk
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist Twenty-five years ago, in shop class, my son made a book-holder for me. It remains a beloved piece, displaying a handful of favorite cookbooks. Although the books change, the...
Home again, home again
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff Even 850 miles later, Justine Murray and Matt Connery are looking to go hiking. When the Reader caught up with the pair after completing their thru-hike of the Idaho...
Candidate Questionnaire – 2021 election
Ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 2 election, the Reader presents a limited series of election guides featuring questions and answers with candidates for a range of local offices. This week focuses on candidates for...
