By Ben Olson Reader Staff Hunger is an important issue for Nannette Heintzelman. For the past three years, Heintzelman has organized the Empty Bowls fundraiser in Sandpoint, which combines art with philanthropy and hot...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Schweitzer Mountain Resort will be open for business Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19. According to Dig Chrismer, Schweitzer marketing manager, this is the earliest season opening in over 20...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff DISH recently designated Sandpoint’s 7BTV as a “premier local retailer,” the company’s highest honor for businesses that demonstrate excellence in performance and customer experience. Following a highly selective process,...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are some things that just belong together. Peanut butter and jelly. Biscuits and gravy. Beer and skiing. Regarding the latter, the 219 Lounge is launching a promotion during...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Here’s one more reminder for all of you skiers and boarders chomping at the bits: Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (SARS) Ski Swap is this weekend! The annual swap will...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are annual traditions that mark the beginning of the ski season for all winter enthusiasts. Bring out the box of snow gear, wax your skis, change the rack...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Twice a year, the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint’s (MCS) accomplished instructors give a recital performance that rivals those showcased at the finest concert halls in the world. It’s now...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing an ongoing series of articles focusing a spotlight on the American Redoubt movement. Of all the many suggestions we receive for...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The U.S. Dept. of Commerce announced it would take trade actions against imports of Canadian softwood lumber into the U.S. that violate fair trade laws. The announcement follows a...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The deadline for the 10th annual Lois Wythe Native Plant Grant is rapidly approaching. The grant is offered by the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society (KNPS) and helps fund projects...
