Category: Community Happenings
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Imagine for a moment what Sandpoint would be like without our downtown shopping district. Driving through other towns across the country, it’s hard to miss the fact that most...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Some of the most functional nonprofit organizations in Sandpoint arose out of a need noticed by insightful residents. Sandpoint Community Resource Center, which celebrates 10 years in Sandpoint this...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Mark Chevalier started Sandpoint Subies in August 2017 as a way to create regular meet-ups with fellow Subaru people — a species of car owner Bonner County has in...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff There’s no better way to enjoy this spooky season than to dress up, hit the streets and gorge yourself on candy. Luckily, opportunities to celebrate Halloween abound in Sandpoint...
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Ron Stocking is growing a beard. The outgoing Selkirk Fire, Rescue and EMS chief, who officially retired Oct. 11, said his days are over in the fire service —...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Kinderhaven, like many worthy nonprofits, began out of a need that one special person saw in the community. Marcia Ogilvie was a business owner, Sandpoint City Council member and...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff A lot can change in 30 years, but one thing has remained the same for the East Bonner County Library: the dedication of the Friends of the Library. This...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Mark the entrance of fall by dusting off those lederhosen and attending the seventh annual Oktoberfest celebration in Hope. The yearly beer fest takes place Saturday, Sept. 21 from...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Benefit local cancer support services while having a blast with 7B Women’s Boobs ’n’ Beer 5k Fun Run and Oktoberfest. The fourth annual event will take place Saturday, Sept....
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Contributor Over the past several months, the Sagle community was rocked by a string of burglaries that left homeowners nervous and frustrated. Those unsettled neighborhoods are ushering in the fall...