Letters on letters
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Among the many unexpected delights of my experience writing a master’s thesis on colonial British-American history was researching pre-Revolutionary newspapering.
In particular, I came to …
Category: Arts & Culture
Halloween happenings
There are a lot of Halloween happenings around Sandpoint tonight. Here’s a quick and dirty guide to all the eerie events offered on Thursday, Oct. 31:
• Sandpoint Witches, Warlocks …
Scary stories from the Reader staff
The Hound of the Hagavilles
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Growing up in the hinterlands of Bonner County, there was no reason to lean into decorating the front of our …
Sunshine on Cedar brings new bar- restaurant option to Cedar St. Bridge
By Reader Staff
Sandpoint has a new food and beverage option at one of its most iconic pieces of real estate, with the grand opening Saturday, Oct. 26 of Sunshine …
‘Join the BOOBment’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The world could always use a little more Sideboob. The band featuring Katelyn and Laurie Shook, of Sandpoint’s own Shook Twins, is one part side …
A Few Thoughts…
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
“Stuff” can be translated to mean many things, but this is a family newspaper, so “stuff” is what we will call stuff.
We’re all receiving …
An elk hunter’s circle of life
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Contributor
In my brief time as a parent, I’ve come to know that the ultimate joy of raising a small person is sharing things with them. …
The Penguin is a crime drama masterpiece that transcends its comic-book origins
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s been said by at least one critic at The Guardian that Colin Farrell should win “all the awards” for his remarkable performance as Oswald …
A fool’s paradise
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It’s a wild time to be alive.
In an age when information is so readily available, it takes seconds to answer a question with an …
A colorful stampede
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Volunteers paraded the Carousel of Smiles’ colorful herd down the street Oct. 12 to the organization’s new location at 504 Church St., which founders Reno …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
GO READ IT»
THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
GO READ IT»
STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
GO READ IT»
Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Festivus, Skiing with Santa, Hogwire, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
⋅ ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS»
⋅ CIVIC EVENTS»
⋅ MOVIE SHOWTIMES»
⋅ SPORTS & OUTDOOR EVENTS»
⋅ YEAR CALENDAR»
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.
