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 …
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Work, work, work
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Most people will celebrate Labor Day weekend with a campout, backyard barbecue or perhaps they’ll sneak in a final lake day before we transition to …
Indie folk rock songwriter Jacob Rountree to play Eichardt’s, Fall Fest
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After nearly a decade of writing music, Jacob Rountree remains committed to exploring the human condition through his craft. Rountree’s special blend of alternative folk …
Army Corps gives update on Albeni Falls Dam gates
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held several public meetings in May to inform stakeholders and members of the public about the defective …
Rounding up the horses
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The horses have finally found a home. In 2016, after Clay and Reno Hutchison unpacked two trailers and brought an intact 1920 Allan Herschell carousel …
Online survey business leverages A.I. to learn customers’ needs
By Ben Olson
Reader Stuff
When it comes to gathering data from customers, there are few easier options than running an online survey. Respondents can give anonymous feedback, providing business …
Festival at Sandpoint recap
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With a flash of fireworks and a crescendo from the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra, the popular summer concert series wrapped its 41st season on Aug. …
Angels Back to School program aids local schoolchildren
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Since 2002, the nonprofit organization Angels Over Sandpoint has spearheaded a program that ensures local school children always have necessary school supplies. The Back to …
Spunj worthy
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For Eugene, Ore. band Spunj, playing live is what it’s all about.
The quartet will perform at the free outdoor Sandpoint Summer Music Series at …
There is a free lunch, and it’s pretty good
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The notion of a “free lunch” stretches far back into U.S. history.
At one point, the “free lunch” was a common tradition at saloons across …
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 Festivus, Skiing with Santa, Hogwire, 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.
