John Anderson (Feb. 4, 1945-Oct. 11, 2025)
John Anderson has passed away at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. As some of his friends described him, he was a “wonderful amazing kindhearted man … the sweetest man on the planet and gave...
Category: Community Happenings
Halloween parties to delight the ears
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Oct. 31 at The Hive207 N. First Ave.21+, $7-17, 7-11:30 p.m. Rockin’ country band Hogwire has been a favorite on The Hive’s stage for more than a dozen performances, all...
POAC hosts Masterpiece Ball
By Reader Staff It’s said that art imitates life, but at the Pend Oreille Arts Council’s Masterpiece Ball on Friday, Oct. 24, life will imitate art. Beginning at 6 p.m., attendees are invited to...
‘It’s nonstop laughter’
LPO Rep puts on Arsenic and Old Lace for Halloween By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Putting its own spin on the Halloween classic, The Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre will put on six performances of...
Uncovering untold stories: Finding Lucinda
Documentary explores the early career of Lucinda Williams By Reader Staff The Finding Lucinda tour is more than a concert — it’s a traveling artistic experience. Each date includes an acoustic performance by ISMAY...
Teen Center hosts fundraiser dinner
By Reader Staff The Sandpoint Teen Center is hosting a ravioli casserole dinner fundraiser from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, where teens will prepare the casserole (similar to lasagna, but with ravioli for...
Moscow trio Corn Mash to play Eichardt’s Pub
By Reader Staff Originally formed in Seattle, but now based in Moscow, Corn Mash is a trio helmed by singer-songwriter Bill LaVoie that has undergone several makeovers in more than two decades of performing. ...
SHS students participate in coral restoration programs in the Dominican Republic
By Reader Staff Since 2019, retired environmental science teacher John Hastings has been traveling with student groups from the Sandpoint area to work on coral restoration projects in the Caribbean. The idea originated during...
Kaniksu Land Trust purchases Aster Garden Center
Retail space becomes KLT’s new home By Reader Staff The Kaniksu Land Trust has purchased Aster Garden Center, transforming the local nursery into a “mission-driven venture that supports conservation, education and community stewardship,” according...
Panida to host film and discussion on Idaho’s ‘Sagebrush Navy’
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Idaho might be a long way from the ocean, but it has played an outsized role in the history of the United States Navy, which is celebrating its 250th birthday...
