What the hunt holds
Reflections on elk season 2025 By Lyndsie Kiebert-CareyReader Staff “It isn’t feeling very elk-y out here today,” my dad whispered. We stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the trail, rifles in the crooks of our arms and...
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John Anderson (Feb. 4, 1945-Oct. 11, 2025)
John Anderson has passed away at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. As some of his friends described him, he was a “wonderful amazing kindhearted man … the sweetest man on the planet and gave...
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: 2025 Election
Sandpoint City Council, wastewater treatment plant bond, Ponderay 1% local option tax and area budget and fire levies By Reader Staff Editor’s note: Before each election, the Sandpoint Reader reaches out to candidates in...
Reminder: Lakes Commission to meet Oct. 30, including LPO economic study results
By Reader Staff The Lakes Commission will host its fall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, gathering from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the first-floor conference room of the Sandpoint Center (414 Church St.). Lakes Commission...
Mad about Science: Dry ice
By Brenden BobbyReader Staff Have you ever watched a music video from the 1980s to see fog rolling across a stage and wonder to yourself, ”Wow, how did they do that?” Dry ice is...
Digging up horror gems
By Russell MeeufReader Contributor Horror films are a year-round pleasure, but they are especially fun around Halloween — our culturally sanctioned holiday to indulge our fascination with death and decay. What better way to...
ITD hosting open house on Priest River bridge replacement
Department also seeking input on updated statewide rail plan By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The Idaho Transportation Department has two high-profile events scheduled for the coming weeks, with an open house Thursday, Nov. 6 on...
Panida selects Heather White as new executive director
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The Panida Theater will welcome a new executive director when Heather White officially fills the leadership role, effective Saturday, Nov. 1. Hailing from the Burien, Wash. community southwest of Seattle,...
Halloween parties to delight the ears
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Oct. 31 at The Hive207 N. First Ave.21+, $7-17, 7-11:30 p.m. Rockin’ country band Hogwire has been a favorite on The Hive’s stage for more than a dozen performances, all...
Mad about Science: Pringles
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist Pringles are one of the most iconic snack foods ever invented. A simple potato chip, curved in an unusual way stacked into one of the world’s most recognizable containers. Everyone...
