Have a holly, jolly craft fair
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts its two-day Christmas Craft Fair, plus the fifth annual Gingerbread House Contest, Saturday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Nearly …
Category: Eats & Drinks
‘Fresh’ wine pop-up to feature natural wines and tasty snacks
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It was a sad day when Brandon Brock closed The Longshot in Sandpoint.
“We loved the wines we poured, and thought it was important for …
Mad about Science: Vanilla
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
It has always interested me that the term “vanilla” refers to something as being plain, common or boring. Indeed, vanilla-flavored food is often considered a …
The Sandpoint Eater: Pumpkin Eater
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I’ve never understood the fuss about a Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) from Starbucks (and I am not the first Reader writer to note this). I …
The traditions we keep
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Tradition is a curious concept. Do something once, it’s a lark. A few times, a habit. Often, perhaps you’re forming a custom. At some point, …
The Sandpoint Eater: Oh, Pear!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Oh, pear — this is your time to shine! And thanks to a pair of my most favorite people, I’ve had more than my share! …
Giggle water and glad rags: A return to the speakeasy days
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Whether it was the high fashion, the roaring lifestyle or the suggestion of socially acceptable naughtiness, the Prohibition Era continues to fascinate us a century …
Party on, Sandpoint
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Downtown Sandpoint hosts two fall festivals on Saturday, Oct. 14: Apple Fest and Harvest Fest. From Farmin Park to City Beach, Shopping District members have …
Say ‘prost’ to Granary District Oktoberfest
By Reader Staff
Bring your German-English phrase book to the Granary District on Saturday, Oct. 14, for an action-packed Oktoberfest celebration featuring local drink, loads of food and a Bavaria-sized …
The Sandpoint Eater: Soup’s on!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I’m home from two weeks in sunny Spain, and just finished sorting all the bits of paper I came home with/gathered everywhere I went: menus, …
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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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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Concerts, Dance Madness, Follies Adjacent, 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.
