30 years of arts, culture and everything else
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sandpoint has certainly changed in the past 30 years, but one constant has held true: twice a year, a fresh new edition of the Sandpoint Magazine chock full of...
Author: Lyndsie Kiebert
What we’re thankful for
A Fresh Perspective By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff This year, I’ve been given the opportunity to feel small. This has come partially from my constant consumption of news about the virus, election and other...
Input sought on new arts plan
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The first draft of the Sandpoint Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan has been completed and the city of Sandpoint is now seeking the community’s input on the...
Mad About Science: Sharp Things
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Sharp tools are one of the most important things human beings have ever developed. Where would humankind be were it not for the invention of the spear, the kitchen...
Emily Articulated
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist This Thanksgiving looks a bit different than last, with fewer miles traveled and loved ones feeling the distance of six feet apart. It won’t be a day with plates...
Giving thanks for ‘natural time’
By Phil Hough Reader Contributor I am thankful to have wild places to wander in and find the time. The natural time. In wilderness, time flows from very natural and regular rhythms. Since spring,...
Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Nov. 25, 2020
By Lorraine H. Marie Reader Columnist East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling: The U.S. is experiencing a “stress test” regarding the recent election...
Schweitzer opening day will again only allow access to season passholders
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The “sneak peek” opening weekend on Nov. 20-21 saw more than 1,700 season passholders show up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort the first day, surpassing the expected turnout, according to...
Shelter from the storm: Local construction firm donates protected bus stop for local kids
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Whatever challenges they might face during the 2020-’21 academic year, school kids who catch the bus at the juncture of Woodland Drive and Samuelson Avenue at least won’t have...
Mont. high court: Hecla must seek new permits for Montanore mine near Rock Creek
By Reader Staff The proposed Montanore mine near Rock Creek, which feeds into the Pend Oreille watershed from western Montana, hit a major roadblock Nov. 19 when the Montana Supreme Court ruled that Hecla...
