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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Freddy’s journey into the heart of darkness
By Ben OlsonReader Staff There are billions of soccer fans around the world who live and breathe the sport, but none are as big of a deal in 2026 as Freddy. Posting diligently during...
Backpacking the Balkans, part I
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are times in life when the ruts grow too deep around us. Some might settle in and come to love the growing walls around them. When I reach...
Putting heartbeats downtown
By Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm Reader Contributor Some recent public discussion surrounding parking and proposed downtown housing reflects how deeply Sandpoint residents care about our downtown core. I respect and appreciate that passion — it’s...
A determined vision for Sandpoint’s future
By Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm Reader Contributor As we welcome the new year, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly reflect on your city government’s 2024 projects and activities and share priorities...
The Sandpoint Eater: One world
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Columnist I recently met three longtime friends for breakfast at Connie’s. We’d barely turned in our standard order or broached our recent travels when the conversation turned to cooking. When...
BOCC Commissioner Williams: Shortening Corps’ timeline on Albeni Falls gate replacement ‘has the support of the congressional delegates’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The city of Priest River hosted Idaho Gov. Brad Little and members of his cabinet on Aug. 29 for the “Capital for a Day” event, during which attendees discussed...
Lake level and dam operation update
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint Reader Contributor Idaho Gov. Brad Little flew into our area Aug. 29 for a “Capitol for a Day” event in Priest River. Before and after the Priest River event,...
City Beach lifeguard program will again be paused for summer 2024
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff It will be another summer season without lifeguards manning the stands at City Beach, with officials citing “the demographic and shifting employment environment over the last few years.” That...
Army Corps expects 2,057-ft. lake level by Memorial Day
By Ben Olson Reader Staff U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Kathryn Sanborn visited Albeni Falls Dam near Oldtown on May 21 to tour the site and answer questions about spillway operations that have...
