Thoughts on the vandalized ‘welcome banner’
By Brenda Hammond
Reader Contributor
The banner at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center has generated discussion in the community — especially after it was slashed in two, repaired, and …
Category: Arts & Culture
The Falcon lands in North Idaho
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Contributor
In the early 1980s, North Idaho was the scene of international intrigue, which unfolded amid the mountains and forests outside Bonners Ferry. It’s a story …
Drop it
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
My 3-year-old border heeler Mac has an affinity for many basic canine pleasures. These include ear scratches, lamb and rice kibble, long naps and wide …
Motherly musings
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
There’s no shortage of songs about moms and motherhood. Some are heartfelt tributes and loving ballads of parenthood, but not all. Mother’s Day brings up …
Mad About Science: The Lighthouse of Alexandria
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
We live in a time of architectural wonder — so much wonder that even the most triumphant structures ever built by human hands just seem …
The good kind of work
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When I sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 2018 with some good friends — a turn of luck I am eternally grateful for — I …
Festival at Sandpoint announces first acts of 2021 season
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After taking last year off due to COVID-19, the Festival at Sandpoint on May 3 announced its first performances for the 2021 concert series. St. …
Where talent meets time travel
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
There is no shortage of talented, inspired people doing cool things in Sandpoint. One of those people is Keely Gray, founder of LPO Repertory Theatre …
Kind Idaho aims to put medical marijuana initiative on the 2022 ballot
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In recent years, Idaho has become an island in the sea of changing marijuana laws in the nation. It shares a border with Washington, Oregon, …
Judge hears cross motions in second Festival gun suit
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Kootenai County District Judge Lansing L. Haynes heard cross motions for summary judgment April 26 in the case against the Festival at Sandpoint and city …
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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.
