Happy trails
FSPW founding Director Phil Hough passes the torch to Rose Olson By Zach HagadoneReader Staff For 21 years, Phil Hough has been the face — and motive power — behind Friends of Scotchman Peaks...
Category: Arts & Culture
Festival at Sandpoint announces Executive Director Ali Baranski’s departure
By Reader Staff The Festival at Sandpoint Board of Directors announced Nov. 7 that Executive Director Ali Baranski will step down from her role to focus on personal and family health. “We would like...
Mad about Science: Knightly weapons
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist Imagining a medieval knight conjures the image of a gallant plate-armored nobleman holding aloft a glimmering sword. It’s true that in medieval Europe, the sword became an image of prestige,...
‘Sandpoint is better than its panic’
By Anna BallardReader Contributor I’ve always believed that decency could stand on its own. But lately I’ve been realizing that even decency needs defenders. When we stay quiet, fear fills the space we leave...
Panida kicks off Wes Anderson film series with Moonrise Kingdom
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Fans of whimsical filmmaking are in luck: The Panida Theater is launching a Wes Anderson film series for its ongoing $5 movie night. The series begins with Moonrise Kingdom at...
Mad about Science: Cholula
By Brenden BobbyReader Staff In my household, there is only one hot sauce that reigns supreme. My lady’s love for Cholula extends beyond the four walls of our home, and any time we go...
The women of Eichardt’s need to know
By Marjolein Groot NebbelinkReader Contributor The women servers and regular patrons of Eichardt’s — the amazingly cozy, European-style pub on 212 Cedar St. — are calling upon the greater Sandpoint community to assist in...
North Idaho exposure
By Ben OlsonReader Staff When my partner announced she’d never seen the 1990s television show Northern Exposure, I made it my mission to introduce her to Joel, Maggie, Ed, Chris in the Morning, Maurice,...
Utara Brewing Co. expands downtown location, adds production facility on Boyer Ave.
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Ever since he poured the first pint at Utara Brewing Co. on Pine Street in downtown Sandpoint, owner and brewer Dave Kosiba always sought to keep his operation small and...
Sno-ciety celebrates snowsport culture
By Reader Staff There’s a chill in the air, which signals it’s time for another Warren Miller ski and boarding film showcasing the best of global snowsport culture — this time, with a Saturday,...
