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 …
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Festival at Sandpoint adds Community Night to lineup
By Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint announced a new show to its lineup that’s all about local music. Community Night features bands from around the region playing on the …
‘The greatest show of my life’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For Steve Poltz, every show seems to be the greatest show of his life. The Nova Scotia-born troubadour has quietly emerged as a live phenomenon …
Free laughs at IPA
By Reader Staff
After years of gigging as a musician, Grant Winkels finally convinced himself that he was funny.
The Minneapolis-based stand-up comic will try to convince Sandpoint of the …
Culvert failure closes N. Boyer at Sand Creek
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint closed North Boyer Road at the Sand Creek crossing due to structural concerns over a large culvert beneath the roadway, according …
Jennifer Meyer sentenced to 15 years for second-degree arson in 2024 Army Surplus fire
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Two months after Sandpoint resident Jennifer S. Meyer amended her plea to guilty of second degree arson in the July 4, 2024 fire that destroyed …
Sandpoint ‘No Kings’ demonstration draws estimated 1,000 protesters
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint joined more than 2,100 communities that drew an estimated 5 million people to the streets nationwide to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s administration on …
Voices in the Wilderness
Stone Koivu
Reader Staff
The crisp morning air was heavy with the pine aroma as I entered the backcountry, my boots sinking into the wet earth. The sun was just …
The Sandpoint Eater: Grill talk
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnis
Did you know Father’s Day was established by Sonora Smart Dodd, a Spokane woman? The first celebration commemorating fathers in the U.S. was held June …
Mad about Science: Jigsaw puzzles
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Jigsaw puzzles are a staple of every grandmother’s house — but have you ever thought of the science and engineering that goes into a puzzle?…
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 