Every snow by its right name
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Imagine you overhear someone saying to their friend, “It was nice on the corduroy, but off piste was nothing but dust on crust until it …
Category: Sports and Outdoors
The Lumberjill
By Jen Jackson Quintano
Reader Columnist
Before my husband and I joined forces to become arborists, I was a librarian. I loved it. The interaction with community and books and …
MT Supreme Court approves Rock Cr. mine water permit
By Reader Staff
The legal battle over a water use permit for a proposed Montana silver and copper mine saw an about-face on Feb. 17, as the Montana Supreme Court …
Ice Ages: A boy and his dad go ice fishing
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Regarding the many forms of fishing, I’ve already made clear my lack of real success or skill. Still, it’s an activity I enjoy. The other …
Dirt-y Secrets: Being mindful of harmful plants to pets,fertilizer and insecticides
By Ranel Hanson
Reader Columnist
Hello gardeners! As I write this in mid-February, we are just emerging from some serious cold — and wind. That combination, with little snow covering …
Nature’s monuments
By Hannah Combs
Reader Contributor
In 1910, a passenger moving to Sandpoint by way of the rail may, upon glancing out the window, have seen a pennant waving gently in …
Zoom Boom: Tensions between regulation and deregulation
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Contributor
The “Zoom boom” economy has exploded in Bonner County — one of many western outdoorsy communities getting flooded with “amenity migrants” seeking a better and, …
Drifting along in the wild
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
At the mouth of Lake Pend Oreille, where the Clark Fork River drains its clear water into a collection area carved out by a great …
Rep. Simpson’s plan to breach Snake R. dams offers to end ‘salmon wars’ while protecting ag and industry
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Congressman Mike Simpson, who represents Idaho’s Second Congressional District, stunned elected officials, agriculture and industry leaders throughout the Northwest when he announced Feb. 6 a …
KLT presents renowned wildlife photographer for owl event
By Reader Staff
Kaniksu Land Trust is proud to welcome award-winning wildlife photographer, author and speaker Paul Bannick for a special virtual event. Bannick will present photos and experiences from …
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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 Science fun, the Backcountry Film Festival, Insanity Fab, 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.
