Leaving the Fold:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s note: In the first installment of this new media series, we talked about the general impact the Internet has had on political discourse. In this second article, we’ve...
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The Reader interviews G. Love and the Special Sauce
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes a performer comes along and redefines the genres in which we listen to music. Garret Dutton—better known as G. Love—did just that in the early ‘90s when he...
Volunteer Spotlight: Lois Miller and the Cottage Thrift Store
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It’s easy to see why everyone loves Lois Miller. The smiling, outspoken founder of the Cottage Thrift Store is usually greeted by smiles and hugs wherever she goes, and...
The ride of your life:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For Nick Appl, snowboarding is more than just sliding down a hill and yelling “yippee.” In Appl’s new book “Snowboard Wisdom: 100 Reflections on Life and Riding,” he uses...
Make yourself at home:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When you walk into the Infini Gallery in Sandpoint, invariably the first thing Kris Dills says is, “Make yourself at home.” The owner of the newest art gallery and...
Rognstad sworn in as mayor
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Wednesday’s city council meeting saw several changes to Sandpoint’s city government, including a new mayor, a new council president and a farewell to a longtime public servant. Outgoing Mayor...
Volunteer Spotlight:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Two years ago, Savannah Mort asked her husband what he wanted for his birthday. She had no idea his request would end up launching a soup kitchen that fed...
2015: Year in Review
By Ben Olson and Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff 2015 was a busy year for us here at the Reader. In two more issues, we’ll have been back in publication for a full year. How...
New Year’s Bash showcases rockers The London Souls
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Rock is not dead, and neither is London Souls’ front man Tash Neal. But it could’ve gone much differently. The rock duo, featuring Tash Neal on the vocals and...
Volunteer Spotlight:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: In this first installment of an ongoing series, we are spotlighting area volunteers who have given back to this community and may not receive the recognition they...
