Investing in Idaho’s forestry workforce
By Shawn Keough and forest products businesses in Idaho
Reader Contributors
It’s no secret that forestry is an important part of Idaho’s economy. A 2023 University of Idaho study found …
Category: Sports and Outdoors
City hosts open house for James E. Russell Sports Center layout
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department hosted an open house March 13 to display the chosen court layout for the James E. Russell Sports Center …
USFS, BLM considering wildfire prevention work on 11,000+ acres southeast of Bonners
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are proposing a range of “treatments” on 11,300 acres of forested public land near Bonners Ferry …
A tip of the cap to Bonner County history
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
In honor of the 50th annual Winter Carnival — scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 25 — the Bonner County Historical Museum will unveil the …
Protecting our forests is protecting our future
By Chris Bachman
Reader Contributor
The Biden administration’s December 2023 announcement that it plans to protect old-growth trees from logging — such as those slated for removal in the Yaak’s …
Dice games for the people
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If I had my way, every drinking establishment in America would have a set of dice behind the bar. I couldn’t tell you how many …
For the love of Idaho winters
By Karissa Huntsman
Reader Contributor
As we all look to the skies hoping for more snow, we need to consider the responsibilities that come with being winter recreationists. From minimizing …
Taking on the snow
By Kaleb Keaton
Reader Contributor
Here we are Sandpoint; snow is back in town! To many, snow is alluring with the potential it has for recreation or to get out …
Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Panida
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Since 1995, the Panida Theater has been the local home of the Banff Mountain Film Festival, which last year expanded for the first time to …
A refresher on Skier Safety Month
By Tom Eddy
Reader Contributor
Welcome to the new year from Schweitzer Ski Patrol! January looks to bring new (and much needed) snow to the region, and also the National …
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 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.
