Bloody fingers, happy soul
By Ben OlsonReader Staff My first guitar was used more as a prop than an instrument. I convinced my parents to buy it for me when I was in sixth grade. It was a...
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Food from afar
Some of the best dishes I’ve eaten in the world By Ben OlsonReader Staff I don’t know what it is about fall, but it sure makes me hungry. This time of year I find...
Conservatory showcases flute festival and soloist Jennifer Slaughter
By Ben OlsonReader Staff The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint will dedicate Saturday, Oct. 11 to one of the oldest instruments in the world: the flute. The day will begin with the North Idaho Flute...
Synth-folk duo Babes in Canyon to host album release show
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Babes in Canyon has a definite vibe, and Sandpoint music lovers can experience the Seattle-based duo Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. with a special show to release their new...
Chainsaw therapy
By Ben OlsonReader Staff “Ugh,” I sighed, slamming shut my laptop. It’s a common way to end a period of scanning national news stories. Between attempts to bypass our First Amendment rights, the president...
The good, bad and ugly of film trilogies
By Ben OlsonReader Staff While the film business is flooded with sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reimaginings, there’s something complete about a trilogy. In a truly good film trilogy, each film stands on its own,...
From the first piece of steel to the last
Local man Frank Wakeley recounts helping to build the World Trade Center towers By Ben OlsonReader Staff Frank Wakeley has a claim to fame that few — if any — can equal: the longtime...
New fires reported east of Lake Pend Oreille
State of Idaho seeking small businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the Sunset Fire for potential disaster assistance By Ben OlsonReader Staff A series of new fires broke out on the east side of...
Dumb of the Week
By Ben OlsonReader Staff A few of our readers reached out after reading “Dumb of the Week” in the Sept. 4 edition to point out my claim that President Donald Trump buried his ex-wife...
‘This isn’t background music’
Deep Roots: Sandpoint’s Original Songwriter Showcase returns for 2nd year By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Some of North Idaho’s favorite stars will take the stage Saturday, Sept. 13 for the second annual Deep Roots: Sandpoint’s...
