The Empty Pockets come to Bonners Ferry
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff When musicians are asked to describe their band’s sound, some answers come to be expected. They might list their influences, maybe some genres they like to blend to create...
Category: Arts & Culture
International doll collection on display at library
By Ben Olson Reader Staff “It’s all my mom’s fault,” said Vicki Reich, when asked how her collection of international dolls began. Reich’s 200 dolls currently on display in the foyer of the Sandpoint...
40 years of CAL
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Like most great ideas, the Community Assistance League began with two women trying to solve a problem. As the legend goes, Sydne Van Horne and Marilyn Pagano were sitting...
City of Sandpoint seeking art submissions
By Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint is inviting artists to apply for the Silver Box Project, an art-on-loan program and competition. Three sculptures will be selected by jury process for public display on...
Bird Museum moving to Cd’A Airport
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A staple of local education and entrepreneurship is packing up and heading south. The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center, a museum celebrating America’s great achievements in flight and...
Historic photos to spruce up downtown fire damage
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Downtown Sandpoint took an aesthetic hit when a fire gutted several historic buildings in early February. Just as locals gear up for the tourist-heavy summer season, however, the city...
Protected forever
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It took the better part of a decade, but Pine Street Woods is officially in the hands of the community. Kaniksu Land Trust announced last week that it acquired...
Comic Jimmy Shubert to perform at the Hive
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s a pretty safe bet you’ve seen Jimmy Shubert already. The actor and comedian has an extensive filmography of roles in television and movies built up over a long...
2019 Summer Camp Guide
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are a lot of great summer camp options in this region. Here’s our annual guide for parents to find the right camp choice for their kiddos. We’ll also...
Northern Stars Rising at the Heartwood Center
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Coming back for a second year after a spectacular 2018 debut, the Northern Stars are rising again. The auditions, rehearsals and endless practice sessions are coming to an end,...
