‘That small town feel’
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
From writing No. 1 radio hits to earning recognition as performers in their own right, Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe have seen every side of …
Category: Arts & Culture
Nature and narrative
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As decades of language arts teachers have told us, there are four central forms of conflict inherent in any narrative: character vs. character, character vs. …
Seeking local talent: POAC to hold Northern Stars Rising auditions Jan. 11
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Working toward its mission to help local artists broaden their reach, the Pend Oreille Arts Council is again facilitating the Northern Stars Rising competition — …
In service of the Horde
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Contributor
When my best friend, David, sat me down to try World of Warcraft in 2008, I never anticipated that it would change my life. Honestly, …
Cool Rides: Charles Mortensen’s 1961 Willys Jeep draws attention for all the right reasons
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Anyone who has strolled past Charles Mortensen’s bike shop, Syringa Cyclery on Oak Street in Sandpoint, has probably noticed the collection of repurposed scrap metal …
Facing the crisis: How small communities respond to the opioid epidemic
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Contributor
It was a wake up call when Sandpoint local Kim Smith learned how drug abuse can transform a family.
When one of her family members …
Rose Bowl mountain memories
By Tim Henney
Reader Contributor
Every New Year’s day I watch the Rose Bowl football game and become wistful. The camera always pans to the San Gabriel foothills above the …
The soundtrack to 2020
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The new year is sure to bring plenty of new tunes to love. Here are some picks from an insatiable consumer of music who came …
Three nights of mountain bliss
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It’s time once again for all outdoor enthusiasts to gather at the altar of winter sport to herald in another year of movies from the …
Scaling up
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Bella Noté Music Studios has welcomed two new teachers to its roster, as well as added classes for 2020, expanding learning opportunities for the next …
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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Community Calendars
This week in Sandpoint: Schweitzer’s the place to be over the three-day MLK holiday weekend with the Northern Lights Spectacular on Saturday night, twilight skiing, kids’ activities, live music, and more! See all events happening this week, Jan. 13-20:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
November’s Sandpoint in Pictures winner. There is a touching sentiment behind this photo, which captured November’s photo contest prize. And a new contest is in full swing for December, too. Submit a photo, see local pics, and vote at SandpointPictures.com»
