The Sandpoint Eater: Layers of Lent
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last week was abuzz with activities in Sandpoint. Of course, the Winter Carnival was a highlight for many, and my favorite — the annual Feb. …
Category: Eats & Drinks
The Sandpoint Eater: It takes a cake (and a village)
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last week, many generous individuals paid $150 a plate (or more) to attend the Bonner General Health Foundation’s 15th annual Heart Ball, then shelled out …
Oh beans!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I just returned from a quick scouting trip to the Islands of Tahiti. I grabbed a friend to tag along, spending sunny days on warm …
The Sandpoint Eater
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
It’s been a tough start to the new year for a few of my friends. Some are down with chronic winter colds; and, sadder, a …
A year of plates
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
A year can be defined by the places you traveled, the music you listened to, the people you met, the investments you made or the …
The Sandpoint Eater: Dispatch from a mountaintop
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Count them — just a couple of days left in 2022. In my opinion, it was a pretty fair year. Most of us could spend …
The Sandpoint Eater: The upper crust
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Man does not live by bread alone; though, I must say, the French were giving it their best shot during my visit last week. There …
Mad About Science: Cheese
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Delicious curdled milk has been consumed by humans for at least 10,000 years. Some experts argue that cheese has hidden health benefits, though that probably …
Uncorking community
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
There is a new face in the downtown wining and dining scene: Barrel 33, which owner Alayna Reichl said aims to be a “family-friendly eatery …
The Sandpoint Eater: Fowl play
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Holy fowl, last week, I was reminded that a 26-pound turkey goes a long way — especially when there are last-minute guest cancellations. Sadly, daughter …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Science fun, the Backcountry Film Festival, Insanity Fab, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
