Conservation Corner: A day in the woods
By Sarah Garcia
Reader Columnist
On the second Thursday every May the quiet secluded Delay Farms in Careywood roars to life with the sounds of over a thousand students, volunteers, …
Category: Sports and Outdoors
Whatever you do, don’t call it ‘folf’
By Kevin Davis
Reader Contributor
It was a cold and cloudy January afternoon when I pulled into the parking lot. The guys had already assembled at the picnic bench, where …
Kramer returns to Sandpoint for Panida event
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Sports legend Jerry Kramer is back in town later this month for a night of reflection on a dramatic career.
Sponsored by Sandpoint Area Seniors, …
Everything you need to know about ultrasports (part 1)
By Ed Ohlweiler
Reader Contributor
Growing up in the ‘80s, it seemed Ironman triathlons were king. We watched them on TV, talked about them in school and had our favorite …
2019 Summer Camp Guide part II
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are a lot of great summer camp options in this region. Here’s the second installment of our annual guide for parents to find the …
Camp Kaniksu: Kaniksu Land Trust provides kids the chance to learn and play in the wild through annual summer camps
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When it comes to combining education and adventure, Dave Kretzschmar brings his A-game to Camp Kaniksu.
During the 2018 camp, Kretzschmar — who serves as …
A Walk in the Park
By Marjolein Groot Nibbelink
Reader Contributor
Being single has its downsides.
I want to take a trip but have only camped solo once before. However, there is simply no way …
Repair mission restores Sandpoint osprey cam
By Reader Staff
The osprey pair at Sandpoint’s Memorial Field, dubbed “Sandy and Pete,” have returned from winter migration — and the avian stars already putting on a show as …
Sandpoint woman wins bodybuilding competition
By Katie Bradish
Reader Contributor
James LaBarbera, Sandpoint native and owner of Future Physique Pilates, won first place in the fitness routine category at the National Physique Committee’s Empire Classic …
Why Wilderness?
By Phil Hough
Reader Contributor
Americans came together 49 years ago to celebrate the first Earth Day. We committed to making our planet a more liveable place. We’ve cleaned up …
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.
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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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Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss the Banff Film Festival, CHAFE150 Registration, the Reader Community Party, 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.
