‘The idea of the challenge’
30 years of the Long Bridge Swim By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The 30th annual Long Bridge Swim went off without a hitch on Aug. 2, when nearly 840 swimmers tested their endurance, speed and...
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Live Give 7B raises $228,000+ for local nonprofits in inaugural campaign week
By Reader Staff The first-ever Live Give 7B giving week came to a close on April 18, with the results exceeding organizers’ expectations. With 480 donors contributing just more than $228,000, the campaign more...
Innovia announces $30K in grants
By Reader Staff Innovia Foundation’s Leadership Council for Bonner and Boundary counties announced grant awards totaling $30,000 at the community celebration of the Live Give 7B campaign on April 18. The grants will benefit...
Carousel of Smiles plans ‘Unveiling 2.0’ and nonprofit Carousel Fun Fair at fairgrounds
By Reader Staff The Carousel of Smiles celebrated the acquisition of a new location at 504 Church St. in October, and now organizers are preparing for what they’re calling “The Unveiling 2.0” of the...
Schweitzer makes foray into employee housing
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Though it may seem like the conversation surrounding workforce housing is relatively recent, concern among businesses both big and small about lack of affordability and its effect on their...
Schweitzer to open one lift Nov. 29
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Despite Mother Nature dragging her feet, Schweitzer Mountain Resort plans to kick off its 2019-2020 ski season Friday, Nov. 29 with limited terrain available. The resort plans to operate...
Wine with a view
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Wine and mountain enthusiasts rejoice — Northwest Winefest is back on Schweitzer Mountain for the fifth year, Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, boasting 20 wineries showcasing 80...
Community Ski Day postponed
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Schweitzer Mountain Resort postponed their annual Community Ski Day until Friday, Dec. 15. The move was made in the hopes of having more lifts and terrain available for the...
Earliest opening in two decades at Schweitzer
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...
