‘Fresh’ wine pop-up to feature natural wines and tasty snacks
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It was a sad day when Brandon Brock closed The Longshot in Sandpoint. “We loved the wines we poured, and thought it was important for our community to have...
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The Idaho Open Primaries initiative explained
By Ben Olson Reader Staff As its opening salvo in Idaho politics, Reclaim Idaho successfully gathered enough signatures to place a Medicaid expansion initiative onto the 2018 ballot, which reportedly allowed for more than...
Warren Miller’s All Time film looks back at seven decades
By Ben Olson Reader Staff After the leaves fall and the first traces of white are seen on the mountaintops, a few hundred locals gather at the Panida Theater to participate in a longtime...
Local artists finish mural on wall at Hope Bridge
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When the world gives you graffiti, make art. After Hope resident Kathleen Huntley began noticing more frequent incidents of graffiti on the prominent wall beside the Hope Bridge, she...
The traditions we keep
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Tradition is a curious concept. Do something once, it’s a lark. A few times, a habit. Often, perhaps you’re forming a custom. At some point, after time and repetition,...
Giggle water and glad rags: A return to the speakeasy days
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Whether it was the high fashion, the roaring lifestyle or the suggestion of socially acceptable naughtiness, the Prohibition Era continues to fascinate us a century later. For those looking...
Panida gives update to Century Fund at annual membership meeting
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The annual Panida Theater membership meeting took place Monday, Oct. 16, with attendees receiving updates on the Century Fund campaign, as well as electing members to the board. Board...
Candidates’ forum recap
By Zach Hagadone and Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff A near-capacity crowd turned out Oct. 17 at the Sandpoint Community Hall for a candidates’ forum featuring office seekers in contested races for Sandpoint mayor and...
Queen Bonobo, Aspen Kye to play The Hive
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Those seeking a unique musical experience in Sandpoint can look no further than The Hive, which will host a special free dual show Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8-11 p.m....
Candidate Questionnaire 2023
Compiled by Zach Hagadone, Soncirey Mitchell and Ben Olson Reader Staff Publisher’s note: Before each election, the Sandpoint Reader reaches out to candidates to ask questions about how they would represent the constituents in...
