‘Drink the Reader’ Matchwood introduces community can fundraiser supporting the Reader
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
As far as dreams go, having a Reader-themed beer can sold in our community is right up there at the top of the list. …
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Dist. 1B Rep. Sage Dixon retires ahead of November election
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho District 1B Rep. Sage Dixon, R-Ponderay, has stepped down from his seat in the Legislature, bringing to a close his fifth term in office …
Sandpoint council adopts ballot language for 25-year, 1% local option tax
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
When Sandpoint voters go to the polls in November, they’ll be asked whether they support levying a 1% local option tax on their purchases — …
Ponderay marks eighth-annual Neighbor Day amid year full of big news
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Ponderay has long been called “the little city with the big future,” and that certainly seems to be coming true. Ponderay opened Phase 1 of …
Gratitude from a grump
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Upon reviewing my past eight or so months of “Back of the Book” essays, I came to the conclusion that I’ve been a real downer …
‘Scott does seem to be pretty upset with this’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Reader previously reported that the Bonner County Republican Central Committee used ranked-choice voting on Aug. 20 to select three nominees to replace District 3 …
Sand Creek Regatta returns for fifth year of DIY watercraft competition
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint’s signature celebration of homemade watercraft and big pirate energy is back for its fifth iteration, with the Sand Creek Regatta scheduled for Saturday, Sept. …
City gearing up to begin Fifth Ave./Pine St. traffic signal project
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
After more than a year of planning and discussion, the relocation of the traffic signal at Fifth Avenue and Church Street to the intersection of …
Ponderay to cut ribbon on Phase 1 of Field of Dreams Recreation Complex
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s been 31 years since Floyd McGhee and Mike Read first envisioned a dedicated regional sports facility in Ponderay. Then conceived of as the McGhee …
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.
