Opening hearts and minds
By Suzen Fiskin
Reader Columnist
As Bill Clinton said in a 2014 speech, “We’re less racist. We’re less sexist. We’re less homophobic than we used to be. We only have …
By Suzen Fiskin
Reader Columnist
As Bill Clinton said in a 2014 speech, “We’re less racist. We’re less sexist. We’re less homophobic than we used to be. We only have …
By Cameron Barnes
Reader Staff
As Sandpoint residents, we should all be proud to know that our very own Panida Theater was chosen among roughly 250 venues across six …
By Tim Henney
Reader Contributor
I revere pine cones. Our Selle Valley property has almost as many pine cones as ant hills have ants. I prefer dead tree limbs to …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Let’s face it, summer is dwindling fast. The autumn chill in the air makes you want to cozy up with a hot bowl of soup, …
By Cameron Barnes
Reader Staff
When it comes time for retirement, vacations and margaritas are foremost on most peoples’ minds. Not Tom Callister. The art teacher is putting his expertise …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Editor’s Note: In this first installation of an ongoing series highlighting young business leaders in Sandpoint, we’ll check out Wildwood Grilling.
Katie Bradish would be …
By Reader Staff
It’s nice when good people receive the recognition they deserve.
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) program coordinator Sandy Compton was recently honored for his work to …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Inspiration came in an unexpected form to Americana musician Nicholas Williams when choosing a stage name.
As he considered various options, he re-encountered a cherished …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The first ever public demonstration of Solar Roadways is only a week away.
Sandpoint city officials announced this week that the much-anticipated debut will take …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Litehouse’s production facility on Ella Avenue is about to get a lot bigger, and it’s bringing new jobs along with it.
Company officials announced this …
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