Forest Service outlines changes to Green Bay campground
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When it comes to locations to camp and recreate on Lake Pend Oreille, it’s hard to find better than Green Bay. The rocky beach east …
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Dumb of the Week: Now we’re eating pets?
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It takes a special brand of dumb to make it into this column. Today’s topic reaches a whole new level in the stratosphere.
The Sept. …
The rivers and the lakes that you’re used to
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
While driving down the mountain from camping up Lightning Creek last weekend, I was reminded of a line from Confucius: “The beginning of wisdom is …
Work, work, work
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Most people will celebrate Labor Day weekend with a campout, backyard barbecue or perhaps they’ll sneak in a final lake day before we transition to …
Indie folk rock songwriter Jacob Rountree to play Eichardt’s, Fall Fest
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After nearly a decade of writing music, Jacob Rountree remains committed to exploring the human condition through his craft. Rountree’s special blend of alternative folk …
Army Corps gives update on Albeni Falls Dam gates
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held several public meetings in May to inform stakeholders and members of the public about the defective …
Rounding up the horses
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The horses have finally found a home. In 2016, after Clay and Reno Hutchison unpacked two trailers and brought an intact 1920 Allan Herschell carousel …
Online survey business leverages A.I. to learn customers’ needs
By Ben Olson
Reader Stuff
When it comes to gathering data from customers, there are few easier options than running an online survey. Respondents can give anonymous feedback, providing business …
Festival at Sandpoint recap
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With a flash of fireworks and a crescendo from the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra, the popular summer concert series wrapped its 41st season on Aug. …
Angels Back to School program aids local schoolchildren
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Since 2002, the nonprofit organization Angels Over Sandpoint has spearheaded a program that ensures local school children always have necessary school supplies. The Back to …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 