Project 2025 agenda will harm Idaho families
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Our nation was founded on the enduring principles of freedom, personal liberty and the opportunity to leave a better life for our children. …
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Voices in the Wilderness
By Marlin Thomas
Reader Contributor
A promising forecast had me excited about getting into the Cabinet Mountains, despite having just finished a trip there 10 days earlier. And so, I …
Spunj worthy
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For Eugene, Ore. band Spunj, playing live is what it’s all about.
The quartet will perform at the free outdoor Sandpoint Summer Music Series at …
Sandpoint shows state, federal officials failings of wastewater treatment plant
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm is busy making the city’s case for an overhaul of the wastewater treatment plant at Lakeview Park — most recently bringing …
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to treat invasive flowering rush in Lake Pend Oreille
By Reader Staff
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials from Albeni Falls Dam will perform aquatic herbicide treatments at six locations on Lake Pend Oreille, totaling a minimum of 28 …
Mad About Science: Speed reading
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Colunist
I’ve always been a slow reader. I’m the kind of person who has to digest every bit of information I read; and, if my brain …
The Sandpoint Eater: Pucker up
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
When Sandpoint’s Dillon family opened Panhandle Cone and Coffee, I recall their new storefront having a lot of quiet days. Like many food startups, I …
Won’t you be my Neighbors?
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Growing up in Memphis, Tenn., and later moving to Nashville, Drew Holcomb has been steeped in regional musical traditions his whole life.
“I grew up …
Festival at Sandpoint: Know before you go
By Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint summer concert series is back, and whether you’re a first-timer or have attended the iconic shows since the Reagan administration, there are always …
Trustee Reinbold resigns from WBCSD
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
West Bonner County School Board Trustee Troy Reinbold has tendered his resignation, citing work and family obligations. WBCSD Board Chair Margaret Hall announced Reinbold’s departure …
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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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Coming up this week! Don’t miss out on Online Auctions, Purse Parties, Parties, Craft Fairs, 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.
