Fruition to play The Hive
By Ben OlsonReader Stuff The best bands are the ones that are most difficult to categorize. On the surface, Portland, Ore.-based Fruition might seem like it would fit under the Americana umbrella, until you...
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Panida board accepts new appointments amid another resignation
Chris Bessler and Steve Garvin join Tari Pardini as new appointments By Ben OlsonReader Staff The monthly Panida Board of Directors meeting July 7 saw three new, but familiar, faces join the board, while...
Sandpoint Summer Series kicks off its 7th year of free outdoor concerts with Boot Juice
By Ben OlsonReader Staff For the past seven years, Robb Talbott with Mattox Farm Productions has hosted the Sandpoint Summer Series, a free outdoor concert at Farmin Park in Sandpoint. Thanks to generous local...
New court date issued for Panhandle Bike Ranch dispute
By Soncirey Mitchelland Ben OlsonReader Staff The ongoing land designation dispute between Bonner County and Panhandle Bike Ranch will go before First Judicial District Judge Regina McCrea on Tuesday, June 30 at the Kootenai...
Freddy’s journey into the heart of darkness
By Ben OlsonReader Staff There are billions of soccer fans around the world who live and breathe the sport, but none are as big of a deal in 2026 as Freddy. Posting diligently during...
‘Part of the family’
Kathy Chambers shares the joy of hosting foreign exchange students through Sandpoint Rotary By Ben OlsonReader Staff After hosting foreign exchange students in her Sandpoint home over the years, Kathy Chambers now hopes to...
Dumb of the Week: Bread, circuses and Brawndo
By Ben OlsonReader Staff There are occasional times in history when an event perfectly encapsulates the time in which it occurred. The “Freedom 250” UFC fight staged on the White House lawn on June...
Thy humble beginnings
The beloved Renaissance Faire returns to Sandpoint By Ben OlsonReader Staff From its beginnings in a field in 2017, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire has grown into one of the most popular local events of...
Citing electrical issues, Panida briefly closes main theater
Inspection shows facility can operate safely By Ben OlsonReader Staff Following a heated discussion June 4, the Panida Board temporarily closed the theater after Executive Director Heather White brought forward safety concerns related to...
Court date set for Bonner County, Panhandle Bike Ranch dispute
County issues ‘cease-and-desist’ letter By Soncirey Mitchelland Ben OlsonReader Staff Representatives from Bonner County and the Panhandle Bike Ranch will meet at the Kootenai County Courthouse at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16 for...
