Love in the time of smartphones
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
“There was a tiny dance of melody in the air, her Seashell was tamped in her ear again and she was listening to far people …
Category: Arts & Culture
Nonprofit heals with horses
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Local Laura Nass grew up with a deep love of horses, which followed her through her training as a social worker and her time working …
The Sandpoint Eater: Pride and prawns
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
It was good seeing Bego again. She owns the Cook and Taste Cooking School in Barcelona. When we met last September, we made plans for …
’50s bash at the Fairgrounds
By Reader Staff
The Lost in the ’50s weekend dance concerts are a highlight for locals and visitors alike because of their toe-tappin’ performances by classic talents. This year’s shows …
Burnin’ rubber for 37 years
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint, plus a thousand or so friends, are ready to start rockin’, rollin’ and strollin’ through downtown to celebrate the 37th annual …
Kobolds and cavern-dwellers
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Among the modern aesthetic practices popularized by social media lurks the aptly named “goblincore,” which celebrates the conventionally ugly and prioritizes personal happiness over current …
Building a legacy
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Those who have been around Sandpoint for a while might remember the soccer dynasty that lasted from the mid-’90s to late-2000s. Year after year, excellent …
Sandpoint sports legend returns for book signing
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
As far as Sandpoint sports legends go, Jerry Kramer is at the top of the list. Right after graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1958, …
Mad About Science: Mad Honey
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a food nut. Hunger and the avoidance of it is a driving force behind virtually every human …
Mad about Science: Wild and successful military tactics, part II
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
We’re back to examine some wacky warfare tactics used successfully throughout human history. Last week we learned about siege Oreos and the U.S. Army, French …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss a Guided Virtual Reality Experience, an Evergreen Medicine for Winter Resilience class, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
