Schweitzer FallFest celebrates 30 years
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
A lot has changed on Schweitzer Mountain since 1993, but one can always count on the annual end of the summer season soiree known as …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
A lot has changed on Schweitzer Mountain since 1993, but one can always count on the annual end of the summer season soiree known as …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
There’s no escaping the smoke, a stark reminder that wildfires ravish us in every direction. Last Friday, as my flight approached Spokane, I could see …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
In 1977, I went to Bogota, Colombia, and fell in love — with the architecture, the people, the food and the vibrant culture, especially the …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
My birthday was last week. Every year as it draws close, I use the day as a yardstick to measure my goals list for the …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last week was abuzz with activities in Sandpoint. Of course, the Winter Carnival was a highlight for many, and my favorite — the annual Feb. …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Man does not live by bread alone; though, I must say, the French were giving it their best shot during my visit last week. There …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Delicious curdled milk has been consumed by humans for at least 10,000 years. Some experts argue that cheese has hidden health benefits, though that probably …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
A lunch under $15 is becoming rarer and rarer these days, which is why Thai Nigiri’s sushi lunch special is one of our go-to meals …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There’s one thing both visitors and Sandpoint locals can always agree on: our restaurants are top notch. There is no better — or cheaper — …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The building at 102 S. First Ave. in downtown Sandpoint — known so long as the home of Ivano’s Italian Ristorante — is launching into …
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