Perla Batalla’s
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When it comes to musical street cred, Perla Batalla has got it covered. Not only did she cut her teeth as a backup singer for the prolific and legendary...
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Candidates forum scheduled for Nov. 2
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Want to learn more about the candidates running for local and state offices? You’re in luck. The Sandpoint Reader and SandpointOnline.com will be co-presenting a candidate forum on Wednesday,...
Enter the Valhalla
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a majestic, ornate hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin. Half of those who die in combat travel to Valhalla, led...
Free “Thom Pain” play at Evans Brothers
By Ben Olson and Brady Lorio Reader Staff and Contributor We’ve all suffered in life. Some more notably (and loudly) than others. How appropriate that acclaimed playwright Will Eno’s notable one-man play “Thom Pain...
Debate Takeaways
By Ben Olson Reader Staff An estimated 80 million people watched Monday night’s debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Though it started out in a civilized manner, the debate soon rolled off the...
Coalition challenges Rock Creek mine water permit
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Earlier this month, an alliance of environmental groups challenged the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s proposed decision to issue a water permit to Hecla Mining Company, who...
Soup’s On!
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Let’s face it, summer is dwindling fast. The autumn chill in the air makes you want to cozy up with a hot bowl of soup, doesn’t it? Sandpoint Community...
Young Business Leaders:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: In this first installation of an ongoing series highlighting young business leaders in Sandpoint, we’ll check out Wildwood Grilling. Katie Bradish would be the first one to...
A man of the seasons:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Inspiration can be found anywhere, but for acclaimed pianist George Winston, the changing seasons of his native Montana sparked a creative inspiration that has followed him over the past...
Reader seeking humor columnist
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Are you funny? Do you often make people lose control of their bodily functions? Do you look like that guy to the right? We might be interested in having...
