Single in Sandpoint: the Bathroom Blues
By Scarlette Quille
Reader Columnist
There has been an issue puzzling me for several weeks now.
I try to avoid being sucked in to public discussions about other peoples’ life …
Category: Humor
May the Fourth be with you!
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Ever since you first saw Obi-Wan and Darth Vader cross lightsabers, you knew you wanted one, but you’ve been told your entire life that we …
Mad About Science: Fungus
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columinst
Brought to you by the Sandpoint Library
When I mention fungus, you probably have a wonderful mental image of Athlete’s Foot or Ringworm, or everyone’s …
Laddies of the Day, revisited
By Tim Henney
Reader Contributor
“Be careful what you wish for” thought Ben Franklin as he flew his kite into a hot overhead electric line.Thought Julius Caesar over the Cobb …
Taxi Tales: Strange times in the Pandhandle
By Louie de Palma
Reader Road Warrior
In the off-season of sleepy little ski towns, the streets are lonely and vacant. Nights such as these only yield two options: I’m …
Single in Sandpoint:
By Scarlette Quille
Reader Columnist
It is difficult to assess a person’s true worth and motives.
There’s no telling if the person asking you out on a date or running …
Taxi Tales:
By Louie de Palma
Reader Road Warrior
Somewhere in the dark, dusty abyss that is my closet, there sits a worn box. Inside are toy Chevron cars from years past. …
Single in Sandpoint:
By Scarlette Quille
Reader Staff
I have always looked younger than I actually am. I have a big head, chubby cheeks, dimples and I am short. I have relied on …
St. Paddy’s Day Miracles:
By Louie de Palma
Reader Road Warrior
As we anticipate St. Patrick’s Day, we’re faced with an unusual question: Between the old-timey saints and modern miracle workers, whose stunt was …
All hail President Trump:
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Knee-deep into the presidential primary season, one name has dominated the national attention more than any other: Donald Trump. His seemingly unstoppable campaign shows no …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
GO READ IT»
THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
GO READ IT»
STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
GO READ IT»
Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Science fun, the Backcountry Film Festival, Insanity Fab, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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⋅ MOVIE SHOWTIMES»
⋅ SPORTS & OUTDOOR EVENTS»
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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.
