Give thanks for the wild Scotchman Peaks
By Phil Hough Reader Contributor As we gather with family and friends this week and count our blessings, let’s remember to give thanks for the wild landscapes that we live nearby. Although we may...
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The American Redoubt Series: The Redoubt, as told by founding voice James Wesley, Rawles
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer James Wesley, Rawles was not interviewed for this story. Citing bad experiences with the Coeur d’Alene Press and Spokesman-Review, among others, Rawles responded to my request with an...
Schweitzer Cutoff Bridge and Roundabout open today
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Bonner County residents, rejoice: Your long-lost route between Sandpoint and Ponderay is open again. The city of Sandpoint announced Tuesday the Schweitzer Bridge and newly-built roundabout will be open...
Evans Brothers expands to CDA
By Jodi Rawson Reader Contributor The future is looking bright for Rick and Randy Evans of the popular Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters in Sandpoint. The pair have announced they are opening a new Evans...
Falcon graduates and finds a home
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Lilly Mitsui sent Falcon, her third puppy raised to become a service dog, to “graduate school” in the spring. This month, she and her husband flew to Santa...
Profiles of the Redoubt: Beth Baumann
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: Each week, we’ll feature interviews with people who identify with the American Redoubt movement that have reached out to the Reader. If you would like to participate...
The American Redoubt Series: Preparedness and Self-Reliance
By Bill Harp Reader Contributor Editor’s Note: This first article of the American Redoubt series focuses on the preparedness community and self-reliance — a key principle of the Redoubt as proposed by one of...
Four voices, on goal
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Ben Robinson, Ryan Baumgartner, Burton Anderson and Riley Anderson are juniors at Sandpoint High School. They lead different lives, whether as athletes, play actors or student council members....
Empty Bowls fundraiser aids Food Bank
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Hunger is an important issue for Nannette Heintzelman. For the past three years, Heintzelman has organized the Empty Bowls fundraiser in Sandpoint, which combines art with philanthropy and hot...
Earliest opening in two decades at Schweitzer
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Schweitzer Mountain Resort will be open for business Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19. According to Dig Chrismer, Schweitzer marketing manager, this is the earliest season opening in over 20...
