Travis Robert Dickson, 45
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 commitment to good causes...
Category: Profile
‘Making a difference is my reason for being’
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 eager to point out...
State and local election forum recap
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 position and Legislative District...
Eskelson leaves hole in hearts and community
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 to know him echoed...
Meet the 2024 class of North Idaho’s Women of Wisdom
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 honored by the committee...
Reader takes home wins from Idaho Press Club awards
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 Prom” as we call...
Local man to circumnavigate lake on paddleboard to support Ethan Murray Fund
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 shoreline solo on a...
That one time I was a chess champion
By Ben Olson Reader Staff I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, but no matter what, I can always rest on my laurels as a fifth-grade chess champion. The Lou Domanski...
Legislative update
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint Reader Contributor Greetings. I hope all is well. The Legislature is in its 10th week of session. The introduction of bills has slowed but is still well ahead of...
Public involvement sought for Travers Park playground, downtown design codes
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint is offering a number of opportunities for public feedback on a pair of big-ticket items on the 2024 agenda: the inclusive playground and splash pad...
