Keeping the story going
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When choosing a theme for the annual Funky Junk Antique and Craft Festival, founder and organizer Jennifer Wood often lands on a topic that celebrates the history and culture...
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‘I’m just not comfortable crossing the border right now’
By Ben Olson and Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Vehicles bearing license plates from Canadian provinces are a familiar sight in North Idaho, especially during the summer tourist season. Neighbors on both sides of the...
The Wow Wows to headline triple pack of bands at IPA
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There’s an old adage that goes something like, “If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly.” A musical equivalent of that statement would be, “If you’re going...
New owners, same local vibes
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Anyone who has called Sandpoint home for more than a minute has heard of Misty Mountain Furniture. The boutique furniture shop has handcrafted fine art interiors in town since...
Three Sandpoint women vie for spots on Freeride World Tour
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sandpoint has churned out an uncanny number of talented snowsports athletes over the years, and it’s always thrilling to watch skiers and snowboarders raised on the slopes of Schweitzer...
From cover to cover
By Ben Olson Reader Staff You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can certainly judge a good bookstore by its owner. Since 1997, Sandpoint has been fortunate to have Jim Orbaugh’s...
Imagine the opposite
By Ben Olson Reader Staff One of my favorite classes in college was Logic and Critical Thinking. In that course, I learned how to obtain a larger and more complete view of the world...
Streets Supervisor Chet Jackman retires
By Ben Olson Reader Staff After nearly 25 years of keeping Sandpoint’s roads clear, patched and safe, Streets Supervisor Chet Jackman is hanging up his safety vest. Jackman’s leadership and commitment have been instrumental...
Army Corps announces spring refill, shares gate replacement progress
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the gradual spring refill of Lake Pend Oreille on April 1 and plan to manage the 2025 summer lake levels within the...
Casting for a cause
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes, inspiration comes from unexpected places. When Jess Westbrook had the idea to use fly fishing as a tool to support children in foster care, it came from how...
