Gift Guide 2023: Weird and wonderful
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The idea of a “weird gift” might make locals reminisce on the store Zany Zebra — may it rest in peace — which sold such …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The idea of a “weird gift” might make locals reminisce on the store Zany Zebra — may it rest in peace — which sold such …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In each December edition that comes out before Christmas, the Reader dedicates a page to help our readers figure out what the heck to buy …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
In a joint meeting Dec. 6, members of the Sandpoint City Council and Independent Highway District unanimously approved the vacation and abandonment of a portion …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Downtown Sandpoint hosts two fall festivals on Saturday, Oct. 14: Apple Fest and Harvest Fest. From Farmin Park to City Beach, Shopping District members have …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
After more than a year of planning — and rising community debate in recent months — Sandpoint City Council members voted Sept. 27 to give …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When I brought the Reader back into publication in January 2015 after two and a half years out of print, I was hopeful for our …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bernklau, described as a cafe, bar and bistro, has met with much success since its grand opening more than two months ago. Wednesday through …
By Reader Staff
Organizers at the Panida Theater celebrated a major milestone in their years-long, ongoing efforts to improve and maintain the historic downtown institution, announcing Aug. 22 that the …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For two weeks every summer, the Festival at Sandpoint builds a small village at War Memorial Field and hosts the biggest musical concerts in Sandpoint, …
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
All Idahoans need a roof over their heads, but today’s housing market challenges residents across the income spectrum. Rapid population growth has led to …
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