A Sandpoint Festivus
By Kaleb Keaton
Reader Contributor
Seinfeld was a sitcom that took the ’90s by storm. It approached society with a unique look on the human condition and the behaviors to …
Category: Arts & Culture
Full moon mountain culture
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Sandpoint’s Granary District, located between Church and Oak streets and home to Matchwood Brewing and Evans Brothers Coffee, has become a popular hub for community …
Panida hosts pair of classic holiday films
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Few films pack as much nostalgic punch as the aptly titled A Christmas Story. From the Battle of the Lamp to the Deranged Easter …
Dog eat dog
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Films seem to appear out of nowhere these days, popping up with little to no fanfare on various streaming services. That can be good or …
2021 Gift Guide: Gifts for Lovers
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With the holiday shopping season rapidly approaching critical mass, many of us are left scrambling to find the perfect gift for our loved ones. Last …
Museum exhibit explores Sandpoint’s mercantile history
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As President Calvin Coolidge said in 1925, “the chief business of the American people is business.” The same could be said of Sandpoint, dating back …
Turning a new page
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
For someone who firmly classifies herself as a book lover, I sure spend a pitiful amount of time reading.
Don’t get me wrong — this …
The sounds of the season
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Conductor Jan Pellant has traveled a long way in his musical career to arrive in Sandpoint. Born in Prague, Czech Republic, and the son of …
Father act
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Those familiar with the ins and outs of literature might be familiar with the concept of the unreliable narrator — the character who tells the …
2021 Gift Guide: Make your own Christmas gifts this year
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I have one of the coolest girlfriends in the world. Instead of expensive bouquets of roses, she prefers hand-picked wildflowers. Instead of expensive restaurants, she’s …
Reader in Print
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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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.
