A grand celebration of music
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Music Conservatory at Sandpoint (MCS) is about to spread its wings a bit. The acclaimed organization dedicated to all things music will now occupy the entire building at...
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Environmental groups win national victory for clean water
By Ben Olson Reader Staff A coalition of environmental organizations, led by Waterkeeper Alliance, reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and two industry trade associations to settle a lawsuit challenging...
I Half-Agree with the Libertarian Party:
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist I always enjoyed lecturing about the libertarians when I taught political philosophy. They style themselves as serious thinkers; and, calling themselves the “Party of Principle,” they choose theoretical consistency...
Return of the Junk:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For Jennifer Wood, there is no such thing as junk—only rusty gold. The fifth generation Bonner County resident started the popular Funky Junk Antique Show in 2007 and has...
Nerds of the world, unite!
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s safe to say no one realized just how nerdy Sandpoint really is a year ago. In August 2015, Sandemonium’s debut year made the town’s significant geek cred abundantly...
Bikes, brews and blues:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff I remember the first time I rode a motorcycle. I was 12 years old and I bought a Honda XR250 dirt bike with my lawn mowing money. When I...
Fjord Horse Show gallops into Sandpoint for the first time
By Cameron Barnes Reader Staff For the first time in the thirty-year history of the Pacific Northwest Fjord Promotional Group (PNFPG), Sandpoint will host the 29th International Fjord Horse Show this weekend at the...
Kambara Quest Foundation launches student exchange
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The purchase of Quest Aircraft by Japanese conglomerate Setouchi Holdings is bearing cross-cultural fruit with a new student exchange program. Thanks to the establishment of the Kambara Quest Foundation...
Missing gun prompts scare
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A gun forgotten at Foster’s Crossing this week required an impromptu investigation into Idaho firearm law. Storekeepers at the local antique retail and cafe shop found a surprise in...
Citizens, volunteers conduct daring lake rescue
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A family gathering of three generations turned into a harrowing fight for survival during a wind storm last week. Thanks to the efforts of citizens and volunteers, eight members...
