The Sandpoint Eater: Feeding Ukraine
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
It turns out COVID is no longer my biggest fear or my worst enemy, and I’m sure I’m not alone.
The coverage of the assault …
Category: Eats & Drinks
Beet and Basil returns for a pop-up event at Bluebird Bakery
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Popular local restaurant Beet and Basil may be gone from its former location on First Avenue, but its unique take on global street food is …
The Sandpoint Eater: Inspire me!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Some mornings, sitting here with my omnipresent cup of hot coffee, l struggle to find 700-800 words to fill my column. For inspiration, I ponder …
The Sandpoint Eater: Cabo and capers
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Part luck and part pluck brought me here to Sandpoint more than 25 years ago. A group of investors hired me to oversee the guest …
Ivano’s lives
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Thanks to the hard work of Liz Evans, Nova Layton and a small cast of other Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano characters, Jim Lippi’s glass remains full.…
New year, no brews
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
I fell in love with craft beer at the beginning of the pandemic.
Spring had sprung on our farm, and I was freshly laid off …
The Sandpoint Eater: Tasting nostalgia
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
A friend from Montana recently called, asking about dining reservations for her upcoming ski trip to Sandpoint. Sadly, I shared with her, some of my …
Taking health to heart
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Those looking for healthy alternatives and ways to incorporate more self care into their lives in the new year are likely to find something to …
Holiday cheer(s)
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Among the oldest communal celebrations occur during the winter months, when people are huddled together inside for warmth. The crops have all been harvested and …
2021 Gift Guide: Shopping local at the last-minute
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
True to form, I have procrastinated on most aspects of this season — including everything from the mustering of holiday spirit to the writing of …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
GO READ IT»
THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
GO READ IT»
STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
GO READ IT»
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.
