Mad About Science: Hummingbirds
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Hummingbirds are unique creatures. They are capable of hovering, similar to many winged insects, and they feed from flowers similarly to bees. What you might …
Category: Arts & Culture
Honeysuckle kicks off summer tour in Sandpoint
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
East Coast-based progressive folk band Honeysuckle will be kicking off its West Coast tour with a show at MickDuff’s Beer Hall on Saturday, July 16 …
A love for loud
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
When Celeste “CC” Spina posted a video of herself drumming in Craigslist’s “Musician’s Wanted” section over a decade ago, it is safe to say that …
Film school misfits
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Contributor
Joe Bob Briggs is the working person’s movie critic.
A legend in the film community and particularly the horror subculture, Briggs is a writer, actor …
‘Love will win’
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Last year, when Sandpoint held its first ever Pride Festival, Lucinda Meshberg was headed into her senior year of high school. She said she was …
‘Seeing the light go on’
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
When Mary Levy began her journey as a serious artist upon moving to Sandpoint about 35 years ago, her aim was simply to do what …
You’re gonna need a bigger screen: Catch Jaws at the Panida Theater
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Some movies only get better with age. Fewer still become even more allegorical. Jaws, the iconic 1975 thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, is one …
Let there be (free) music
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
They say there’s no free lunch, but free music? Sure, why not.
Mattox Farm Productions is excited to announce the return of the Sandpoint Summer …
The Bob’s Burgers Movie is a satisfying theatrical serving of a beloved TV series
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
My house is a Bob’s Burgers house. I know the show isn’t technically all that appropriate for young kids, but my 10- and 7-year-old are …
Bite-sized bliss
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There’s one thing both visitors and Sandpoint locals can always agree on: our restaurants are top notch. There is no better — or cheaper — …
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.
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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 The Wardens, The Gothard Sisters Celtic Celebration, the Gun ‘n Horn Show, 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.
