‘Giving Thanks’ in the form of song
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Thanksgiving in Sandpoint has become a Shook-ie affair. The hometown stars Laurie and Katelyn Shook will bring Shook Twins back to the Panida for the …
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Gatekeepers of paradise
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Being born and raised in Sandpoint, I’ve done a bit of gatekeeping over the years.
The term “gatekeeping” began trending a few years ago to …
Schweitzer ready for opening weekend
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After the last ski season tested everyone’s patience, Schweitzer is pleased to see signs of a big snow year. For their “preview weekend,” Schweitzer will …
BCRCC chooses nominees to replace Bradshaw as Dist. 1 commissioner
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee nominated three candidates to replace Dist. 1 Bonner County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw in a special session called Nov. 19 …
The best inside jokes in the history of television
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Television shows have often been filled with cliches, tropes and overt jokes written for a broad audience. Even the plotlines to some shows are so …
Simulation sheds light on the reality of living in poverty
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Sometimes, the best education comes from experience. The Community Resource Envision Center hosted a unique event Nov. 13 titled “The Cost of Poverty Simulation,” where …
The Panida turns 97
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For a 97-year-old, the Panida Theater looks pretty darn good. The historic theater and “living room of Sandpoint” will throw a special birthday party on …
Do you have old copies of the Reader lying around?
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Thanks to support from the community, Bonner County Historical Society and the East Bonner County Library District, the Reader has begun archiving the editions that …
Bye bye Blird-ie
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Panida Little Theater will open its doors Tuesday, Nov. 12, for the year’s final installment of KRFY Community Radio’s Little Live Radio Hour, featuring …
Keeping the home fires burning
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Everyone needs a little help from time to time. That’s the mantra of North Idaho Firewood Rescue. Now, the nonprofit organization — which has helped …
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 out on Online Auctions, Purse Parties, Parties, Craft Fairs, 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.
