A newcomer’s guide to Sandpoint
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint draws people to our fair community from all over the area. Some come for just a night, some stay for the …
Category: Eats & Drinks
A brief history of farmers’ markets in Sandpoint
By Nancy Foster Renk
Reader Contributor
It was a warm spring morning, the first Saturday in May, and I heard the marimba music several blocks away.
The joyful sounds drew …
The Sandpoint Eater: Block out your summer celebration
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
We’re a hearty bunch here in North Idaho, and a few raindrops didn’t dampen our party spirits last weekend. Whether you gathered near the …
Cone and Coffee featured on Buzzfeed
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Buzzfeed, the Internet repository for all things Millennial, gave Panhandle Cone and Coffee a sweet surprise last week.
The massive web-based publication listed the ice …
Pancake Breakfast serves community
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
You’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for the Sam Owen Fire District, it’s also an important fundraiser.…
Idaho breweries to admit minors with parents
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
As of July 1, breweries in Idaho are allowed to admit minors inside beer-tasting rooms as long as they are accompanied by a parent or …
The Straight Poop: Doggy Deck Dining Part II
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today? The Mister put the top down on the convertible, and I’m sniffin’ out some serious summer …
Wining is Allowed — In fact, it’s even encouraged
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Winos, winers, oenophiles, grape nuts and vino enthusiasts, get ready for a weekend especially dedicated to that magical nectar of the gods.
The Schweitzer Mountain …
Beerfest Has Arrived
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Let’s be honest: It’s easy to love beer. But not everyone loves it in the same way.
See, a guy like me goes for the …
The Sandpoint Eater: Pit Stop
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
On a recent weekend trip to Moscow, I ran into a friend, transplanted from Sandpoint. She was heading out of town, but invited me …
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 Free Ski Friday, Childhood Education, Film, 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.
