Keeping the story going
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When choosing a theme for the annual Funky Junk Antique and Craft Festival, founder and organizer Jennifer Wood often lands on a topic that celebrates the history and culture...
Category: Community Happenings
Finding the magic in learning
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff A yearslong fundraising process will come to a close for the Selkirk School on Saturday, April 26, with a special dinner and auction from 5-9 p.m. that organizers hope...
The Wow Wows to headline triple pack of bands at IPA
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There’s an old adage that goes something like, “If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly.” A musical equivalent of that statement would be, “If you’re going...
Playing for scholarships
By Jillian Chandler Reader Contributor The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint will mark its second annual Music Marathon on Friday, April 18, raising funds for MCS’s annual scholarship fund. Performances begin at noon and continue...
Celebrating Earth Day in Sandpoint
By Reader Staff In celebration of Earth Day 2025, the Idaho Conservation League is partnering with the city of Sandpoint and Forrest M. Bird Charter Schools to host a cleanup along the shores of...
Honey Pearl Productions brings The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to life
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff A new production company has joined Sandpoint’s theater scene in the form of Honey Pearl Productions, founded by husband-and-wife duo Connie and Stefan Kiehn. Its inaugural show, The Lion,...
New owners, same local vibes
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Anyone who has called Sandpoint home for more than a minute has heard of Misty Mountain Furniture. The boutique furniture shop has handcrafted fine art interiors in town since...
From cover to cover
By Ben Olson Reader Staff You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can certainly judge a good bookstore by its owner. Since 1997, Sandpoint has been fortunate to have Jim Orbaugh’s...
How to help Bonner Homeless Transitions transform lives
By Patty Shook Reader Contributor Finding yourself homeless in Sandpoint can feel desperate. Not long ago, Kate and Steve arrived from Utah, hoping to leave their drug problems behind. When staying with Kate’s parents...
Eagles tribute band to play Panida
By Reader Staff With numerous No. 1 singles and albums, a half dozen Grammys, five American Music Awards and over 100 million records sold, the Eagles were a musical force to be reckoned with...
