FallFest: 25 years of good times on the mountain
By Reader Staff
Over the years, festivals celebrating the ever-growing craft beer industry have sprouted up around the Pacific Northwest but none have aged as well as Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s …
Category: Eats & Drinks
Laughing Dog celebrates 12th anniversary
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It was a leap of faith when Fred Colby left his career to start Laughing Dog Brewing.
Twelve years later, it’s clear that he landed …
The Sandpoint Eater: Long lost friend
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
I’ve just returned from my much-anticipated annual summer sojourn to Montana, where our clan of family and like-family gather from near (Helena) and far …
Wildwood Grilling and Yoke’s partner for golden ticket giveaway
By Reader Staff
Wildwood Grilling and Yoke’s Fresh Market are collaborating to do a Golden Ticket Giveaway on Thursday, August 10.
Wildwood Grilling, a local manufacturer of grilling planks and …
NW Winefest at Schweitzer: a good time for reds, whites and brews
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For the third year in a row, wine is king at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Northwest Winefest kicks off July 15 and 16, with 80 different …
The Straight Poop: Sniffing out dog-friendly businesses in North Idaho
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today?
The Mister and the Missus have been way too engaged in that four letter word—work! So, …
From food truck to First Ave.
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
Basil tea colored pink with dried beets. Small succulents on every table. A bar adorned with repurposed metal and bookcases.
To put it simply, …
The Sandpoint Eater: A pie by any name…
By Marcia Pilgerim
Reader Food Columnist
Summer has officially arrived, and with a freezer filled with three gallons of rhubarb syrup and a few gallon bags of diced rhubarb, I’m …
Summer Sampler a foodie paradise
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a local or just visiting — it’s tough to try all the great food in Sandpoint.
Fortunately, the Summer Sampler …
Chili cook-offs set to heat up Sandpoint
Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
Anyone hankering for a carefully-crafted blend of beans, meat and competition should consider visiting Trinity at City Beach the weekend of June 24-25. Between Saturday’s …
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 the Banff Film Festival, CHAFE150 Registration, the Reader Community Party, 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.
