Gift guide 2024: Local goods for the win
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It’s gift-giving season in North Idaho, and there are few better ways to support your neighbors than buying local. For this week’s gift guide, we’re offering some ideas for...
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Sandpoint to celebrate its inaugural SantaCon
By Reader Staff The SantaCon phenomenon is coming to Sandpoint for the first time, with the event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at Matchwood Brewing Co., as well as locations around town. For the...
Reader to celebrate anniversary milestones with community party at Matchwood
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It’s amazing how fast 10 years goes by. At this time in December 2014, I was frantically putting together the relaunch of the Sandpoint Reader after it went out...
‘Ono grinds at Sunshine on Cedar
By Ben Olson Reader Staff After eating at Sunshine on Cedar, the new bar and restaurant inside the Cedar Street Bridge, the Hawaiian slang ‘ono grinds (meaning “delicious food”) might become a new part...
Sandpoint Teen Center Receives $10,000 grant from 101 Women
By Reader Staff Local philanthropic organization 101 Women Sandpoint announced the recipient of its 2024 fall grant cycle, awarding $10,000 to the Sandpoint Teen Center. The nonprofit Sandpoint Teen Center provides a safe and...
Festival’s 2024 annual report shows revenue gains, record-breaking attendance
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Festival at Sandpoint recently released its annual report for 2024, providing an overview of the fiscal year’s accomplishments and economic data on revenues and expenses. According to the...
Ice skating rink to open in Ponderay
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Anybody growing up in North Idaho can attest that ice skating is a sport that usually happens only when conditions are just right. It can’t be too warm or...
All smiles at the Carousel Fun Fair
The Carousel of Smiles celebrated its bright future at its new home at 504 Church St. with a second unveiling of the nearly restored “Golden Age” 1920 Allan Herschell carousel at the Carousel Fun...
I’m dreaming of a chocolate Christmas
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff After establishing her brand as a local favorite by selling chocolate bars at retail locations around Sandpoint, chocolatier and business owner Julie Breuer is ready for the Saturday, Nov....
Angie Kerr appointed as new director for Sandpoint Soccer Association
By Reader Staff The Sandpoint Soccer Association announced the appointment of two-time All-American, collegiate national champion, U.S. women’s national player and University of Portland Hall of Famer Angie Kerr as the new director of...
