A few thoughts…
By Sandy Compton Reader Columnist There’s a joke about Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano, a Sandpoint institution for 37 years: Question: “Where’s the best Italian restaurant in Spokane?” Answer: “In Sandpoint.” Alas, no more. I enjoyed...
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KLT eyes iconic property for community access
By Reader Staff Bonner County is experiencing growth at an astounding pace. Since this past January, more than 500 parcels of five acres or more have changed hands across the county. This hit close...
Mad About Science
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Thanksgiving is a time when we can slow down from the hustle and bustle of daily life, plans, meetings and agendas to sit back and enjoy peace with our...
Emily Articulated: Accurate holiday music
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist This holiday season, although resembling “normal,” is likely to feel different for a lot of us. The same old songs, belted by Mariah Carey or crooned by Michael Buble,...
Malek steps back from lt. gov. race
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The race for Idaho lieutenant governor has gotten significantly smaller (and more interesting), with the announcement Nov. 21 via Twitter by candidate Luke Malek that he would drop out...
BoCo P&Z recommends denial of 700-acre Selle Valley rezone
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff The Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Nov. 18 to recommend denial of a 700-acre rezone request in the Selle Valley — a file that drew opposition...
The great divide
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff When it comes to bureaucratic battles, little else inspires the masses to assemble quite like a land use issue. One slated to come before the Bonner County Planning and...
Shook Twins host 11th annual ‘Giving Thanks’ show
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without the annual “Giving Thanks’’ concert by Sandpoint’s homegrown musical stars Shook Twins at the Panida. Last year, due to COVID-19, the group...
A world of feeling
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff When asked to describe his band’s music in only a few words, Barrio Manouche frontman Javi Jimenez falls silent. Then, he laughs. “It is really hard for me to...
Mad About Science: Gauss rifle
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Lifelong video game fans are no strangers to the gauss rifle. What many people may not realize is that these exist in the real world, and you can actually...
