Wherefore art thou, theater lovers?
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
In William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I,” the young nobleman Hotspur has an existential moment as he considers the brevity of life.
“The time of …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
In William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I,” the young nobleman Hotspur has an existential moment as he considers the brevity of life.
“The time of …
By Reader Staff
The Strong Creek Bridge is open to vehicular traffic after a four-month closure.
The Idaho Transportation Department spent the past several months replacing the bridge, adding a …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners voted July 16 to approve a $20,000 budget increase for Bonner County Coroner Robert Beers, responding to increased costs and an inordinately …
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 …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint shared its 2019 poster July 11, unveiling a piece that highlights the merger of nature and culture that happens at Memorial …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
As if the idea of a blood-sucking arachnid latching onto your tender flesh isn’t reason enough to shudder, ticks are getting more creative with the …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The public will have a chance to weigh in on a possible Bonner County Solid Waste fee increase at a hearing Wednesday, Sept. 4, as …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Sandpoint may become the only Idaho community north of Boise to host a trail compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, after Kaniksu Lands Trust …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County Parks and Waterways is implementing an Adopt a Beach program in an effort to involve the public in maintaining area beaches and boat …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Inland Empire Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will cruise into Sandpoint next weekend with the annual Antique and Classic Boat Show, …
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