My Sandpoint
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff What does it take to call yourself an Idahoan or, better yet, a Sandpointian? I’ve lived along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille all my life. I grew up in...
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The accidental bakery
Third-generation Sandpointian returns to open The Cakery on First By Ben OlsonReader Staff Abby Stolfo’s road to opening a new business led her back home to Sandpoint. The third-generation Sandpointian recently opened The Cakery...
Farewell to Helen Newton, the definition of an authentic Sandpoint ‘local’
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff One of Sandpoint’s truest champions passed away on April 25 — Helen Newton, aged 83, left us but she won’t be forgotten for her wit, humor and diligent intelligence,...
What is a local?
By Steve Sanchez Reader Contributor A local is someone who lives here — really lives here. A local is invested in their community. They work here and volunteer here. They pay taxes here, they...
Emily Articulated: A place between
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist I’m approaching my seventh anniversary of living in Sandpoint. Upon my arrival, I had only the incredible surroundings, a new bartending gig and the online events calendar to help...
Not far from the tree
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When I was younger and someone asked where I was from, I’d tell them I was born and raised right here in Sandpoint. They might ask the usual questions:...
Emboldened haters not welcome
By Nishelle Gonzales Reader Contributor Owning a handyman and contracting company has been a great way to interact and learn about our diverse local community. We get to assist everyone from elderly folks who...
