Collier releases third book about experiences flying helicopters
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If it involves a helicopter, Bill Collier has probably done it.
In his first book, The Adventures of a Helicopter Pilot: Flying the H-34 Helicopter …
Category: Arts & Culture
Sandpoint Lions Club to host Fourth of July festivities in Sandpoint
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are many timeless pairings in life: Romeo and Juliet, peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin. When July rolls around, though, Sandpoint gets to …
Mad About Science: Ponderosa pine
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Living in 7B, you can look in virtually any cardinal direction and spot a ponderosa pine. They are massive trees with thick trunks that can …
B-B-B-Benny on the Deck
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
As one of Sandpoint’s most prolific musicians, Benny Baker has spent decades honing his craft. Whether playing solo, with his numerous bands around Sandpoint or …
Panida hosts second week of Pride-themed films
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The second of four films in the Panida Theater’s Pride Month series will screen Monday, June 27 and Tuesday, June 28.
Made possible through a …
Dirt-y Secrets: Have patience in June and don’t give up on garden tasks
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
“Wherever you are planted in life, bloom with courage and grace.”
— adapted from Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
I can think of two people …
Intentional listening
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are loads of venues regularly hosting live music in Sandpoint, but one element of the scene that always seems to be lacking is a …
Panida to host four films in honor of Pride Month
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
In honor of Pride Month, the Panida Theater is screening four films featuring LGBTQ+ characters and themes.
Made possible through a grant from the Bonner …
A Western with range
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
In one of the trailers for Emelie Mahdavian’s 2021 documentary Bitterbrush, Hollyn Patterson works with a colt as her fellow range rider, Colie Moline, …
Run, don’t walk, to check out the 45th ArtWalk
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Like many artists, Dan Carpenter’s creative journey has been lifelong.
“I think I started drawing before I could write,” he told the Reader.
Carpenter, …
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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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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.
