Squirrely memories
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff It’s always welcome when something reminds me of my grandma. It’ll be 14 years next month since I last spoke to her, before she passed away at the age of...
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Thy humble beginnings
The beloved Renaissance Faire returns to Sandpoint By Ben OlsonReader Staff From its beginnings in a field in 2017, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire has grown into one of the most popular local events of...
Snacks at Midnight headline Festival fundraiser at The Hive
By Reader Staff The Festival at Sandpoint is hosting a special fundraiser Saturday, June 13 featuring local band Snacks at Midnight at The Hive (207 N. First Ave., in downtown Sandpoint). Doors open at...
Citing electrical issues, Panida briefly closes main theater
Inspection shows facility can operate safely By Ben OlsonReader Staff Following a heated discussion June 4, the Panida Board temporarily closed the theater after Executive Director Heather White brought forward safety concerns related to...
ITD announces pedestrian Long Bridge will close ‘indefinitely’ for safety
SPOT bus steps up with new route including stops at north and south end of the bridge By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Weeks after the Idaho Transportation Department warned that it might close the entire...
Emily Articulated: Feel good
By Emily EricksonReader Columnist A young man walked onto the stage, his body bouncing with anticipation and excitement wrapped in nerves. He smiled broadly and waved at the judges. “My name is Matty J,”...
Minority report: Once again into the BCRCC
By Dave BrittonReader Contributor Yikes! The Bonner County Republican Central Committee is still dominated by authoritarian meanness. Immediately after convening for its post-election reorganization meeting on May 29, Precinct Committeeman for Clark Fork Jensen...
Survey asks residents to help shape Sandpoint’s future infrastructure priorities
By Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy GrimmReader Contributor Recently, the publisher of this newspaper offered a “Bouquet” to the city of Sandpoint after driving the newly reconstructed Pine Street. He wrote that he “smiled at that...
Eichardt’s to host touring musician Dominick Antonelli
By Ben OlsonReader Staff For Dominick Antonelli, creating music has very much been a personal journey. Playing instrumental and lyrical original songs, Antonelli’s style is inspiring, healing and contemplative. He’ll play a show at...
‘Go out with some dignity and honor’
Final LPOHS Teen Living class delivers plant starts to food bank By Ben OlsonReader Staff Lake Pend Oreille High School teacher Rand Rosecrans believes that learning to grow and preserve your own food isn’t...
