The Sandpoint Eater: Tending the fires
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
There’s no escaping the smoke, a stark reminder that wildfires ravish us in every direction. Last Friday, as my flight approached Spokane, I could see …
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The Sandpoint Eater
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Every Monday, since Oct. 5, 2009, the calendar on my phone has reminded me to “take care of Uncle Jimmy.” And I finally did.
Uncle …
The Sandpoint Eater: A big batch of love
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
The summer population explosion is giving me angst. Leaving my home in Ponder Point requires a left-hand turn onto Highway 200. It’s nearly impossible to …
The Sandpoint Eater: The art of food
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I said July would be a big month, and it is! Did you know July is National Baked Bean, Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Pickle and …
The Sandpoint Eater: What a peach
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
July is a big month for me. While most are planning their Fourth of July festivities, I am deep in the planning stages of our …
The Sandpoint Eater: Cocoa loco
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
In a feeble attempt at downsizing, I devoted much time this week to more cookbook purging. The last time I downsized my cookbook collection, I …
The Sandpoint Eater: Ode to oregano
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
While most of my perennials were quite inconsistent this spring, a fragrant patch of oregano thrives not far from my leafy red rhubarb plant. My …
The Sandpoint Eater: Taking stalk
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Once spring had finally sprung, I walked around the yard to see how my perennials fared through the crazy winter (and aborted attempts at spring). …
The Sandpoint Eater: Gracias, universe
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
In 1977, I went to Bogota, Colombia, and fell in love — with the architecture, the people, the food and the vibrant culture, especially the …
The Sandpoint Eater: Sweet dreams
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last month, in Dublin, I stayed at The Merrion Hotel, a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse, where I had my first night’s rest in ages. I …
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Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Festivus, Skiing with Santa, Hogwire, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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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.
