The white elephant in the room
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Over the last thousand or so years, the rituals and traditions surrounding Christmas have been solidified in our minds as perfectly ordinary, though they’re anything …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Over the last thousand or so years, the rituals and traditions surrounding Christmas have been solidified in our minds as perfectly ordinary, though they’re anything …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Nobody knows who wrote the first letter to Santa Claus, but the practice didn’t catch on in mainstream America until a con artist named John …
By Soncirey Mitchell
and Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
So, it’s less than a week until Christmas and Hanukkah and you’re looking for last-minute gifts even though you swore you’d be …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For the uninitiated, Festivus is a holiday invented for an episode of the sitcom Seinfeld called “The Strike,” which involves the airing of grievances; feats …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
A few years have passed since we’ve last explored artificial intelligence. The last time I wrote an article dedicated to the subject was in 2018, …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Get ready to dress your worst to celebrate the holidays with Royale, a Pacific Northwest cover band that infuses pop culture into every performance. The …
By Reader Staff
Fans of the band Kansas will be treated to classics, such as “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind” when the legendary group performs at …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force gathered Dec. 10 to honor five community members who have exhibited outstanding dedication to preserving and advancing human …
By Reader Staff
The SantaCon phenomenon is coming to Sandpoint for the first time, with the event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at Matchwood Brewing Co., as well as locations …
By Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Chorale and Chamber Orchestra will present two free concerts Friday, Dec 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m., both at …
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