From cover to cover
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can certainly judge a good bookstore by its owner. Since 1997, Sandpoint has been fortunate …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can certainly judge a good bookstore by its owner. Since 1997, Sandpoint has been fortunate …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Anyone who has called Sandpoint home for more than a minute has heard of Misty Mountain Furniture. The boutique furniture shop has handcrafted fine art …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Sandpoint has churned out an uncanny number of talented snowsports athletes over the years, and it’s always thrilling to watch skiers and snowboarders raised on …
Trav was born on May 21, 1979, in Santa Maria, Calif. He was happy-go-lucky; quick to smile; inquisitive; and lived his life with a focus on family, friends, and a …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Former Sandpoint mayor, pastor and elder advocate Paul Graves announced recently that he would be leaving Sandpoint. Those lucky enough to have known Graves are …
By Zach Hagadone
and Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
About 60 people gathered Oct. 15 at the Sandpoint High School auditorium to hear contenders for the District 1 Bonner County commissioner …
By Terri Ivie
River Valley Beacon
To say that Dan Eskelson’s passing will leave a hole in the Priest River community would be an understatement. Anyone who was fortunate enough …
By Reader Staff
The Women Honoring Women Committee has announced its 2024 Women of Wisdom honorees, including a Lifetime Achievement Award to Linda Gibbs.
More than 100 women have been …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Last weekend, all three full-time members of the Sandpoint Reader editorial staff road-tripped to Boise for the annual Idaho Press Club awards banquet, or “Nerd …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When Nate Christensen made the decision to leave North Idaho, he wanted to head out with a bang. Christensen plans to circumnavigate Lake Pend Oreille’s …
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