What’s on the general election ballot?
By Ben Olson Reader Staff With the 2024 general election around the corner, it’s important to be as informed as possible before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s a quick rundown of everything...
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The Hive hosts free concert with The Dead & Down
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the early days of rock ’n’ roll, the music was born out of folk, blues and country origins to form a new sound. Bands that occupy the nebulous...
General Mojo’s bring their psychedelic rock sound to Eichardt’s
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Seattle’s shimmering psych rock quartet General Mojo’s are not strangers to Sandpoint. The band’s upcoming gig at Eichardt’s Pub at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 marks a half-dozen...
Sandpoint Senior Center aims to ‘Fill the Gap’
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For many seniors in North Idaho, the Sandpoint Senior Center is not only a critical provider of weekday meals, but a beloved social hub. With food costs on the...
The nature of humanity
By Ben Olson Reader Staff I recently attended a memorial service for someone who left a big impact on my life. This was before I began as publisher of this newspaper, when I was...
‘This isn’t fast food music’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Area talents will converge at The Hive’s stage Saturday, Sept. 28 for Deep Roots: Sandpoint’s Original Songwriter Showcase. The 21+ concert features beloved local musicians and new faces performing...
‘Drink the Reader’ Matchwood introduces community can fundraiser supporting the Reader
By Ben Olson Reader Staff As far as dreams go, having a Reader-themed beer can sold in our community is right up there at the top of the list. Matchwood Brewing Co. is making...
Forest Service outlines changes to Green Bay campground
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When it comes to locations to camp and recreate on Lake Pend Oreille, it’s hard to find better than Green Bay. The rocky beach east of Garfield Bay in...
Dumb of the Week: Now we’re eating pets?
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It takes a special brand of dumb to make it into this column. Today’s topic reaches a whole new level in the stratosphere. The Sept. 10 presidential debate between...
The rivers and the lakes that you’re used to
By Ben Olson Reader Staff While driving down the mountain from camping up Lightning Creek last weekend, I was reminded of a line from Confucius: “The beginning of wisdom is the ability to call...
