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 …
Category: Sports and Outdoors
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 …
The 3/4-Minus Cykeltur: A wild ride through Idaho’s back roads
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you’re a bike enthusiast, there is no shortage of rides and races available in the west. Whether it’s road races like the CHAFE 150 …
Seeking out grizzlies in the Selkirks
By Cate Huisman
Reader Contributor
When you head out for one of the many popular hikes north of Sandpoint, chances are you will end up in the Selkirk Mountains Grizzly …
Protected forever
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It took the better part of a decade, but Pine Street Woods is officially in the hands of the community.
Kaniksu Land Trust announced last …
2019 Summer Camp Guide
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are a lot of great summer camp options in this region. Here’s our annual guide for parents to find the right camp choice for …
Fly Fishing Film Tour hits the big screen
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In the book “A River Runs Through It and Other Stories,” author Norman MacLean wrote that growing up in Montana, “there was no clear line …
Local takes second at U.S. Open Taekwondo National Championship
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
There aren’t many people in Idaho like Matt McCoy.
The owner of Dynasty Taekwondo, McCoy isn’t just an accomplished martial artist — he competes on …
Wrenco Arms hosts grand opening of indoor shooting range
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Wrenco Arms isn’t just a store — it’s a gravitational center for Sandpoint’s large, thriving community of shooting enthusiasts.
All the more appropriate, then, that …
Reader in Print
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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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.
