‘What a long, strange trip it’s been’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When the iconic Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia died in the summer of 1995, a light went out in the world. However, Deadheads have kept …
Category: Memories
A Few Thoughts… On writing for free
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
After 61 days away traveling the West — with 10 days on Maui thrown into the middle — it’s good to be home. I drove …
Cream always rises to the top
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I’ve been a struggling writer most of my life, which is a funny statement from someone who owns a newspaper.
It’s also the reason I …
On cemetery picnics
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Contributor
A friend recently called me out for something I posted on social media. With a concerned look on her face, she asked: “Can we talk …
Emily Articulated: AI (again)
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
It was 2008 — The printer whirred as it spat out 14 pages of MapQuest directions. I swore under my breath as the banner ads …
‘That’s just Mom’
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Contributor
Many mothers will receive cards and novelty coffee mugs this May dubbing them “#1 Mom,” but only one Sandpoint woman could ever boast the titles …
Emily Articulated: Cafe Window
By Emily Erickson
Reader Staff
Author’s note: This article contains descriptions of a mental health crisis. Please take care while reading. If you or someone you know is struggling, support …
Don’t lose sight of the game
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There was a time when sports were just about everything in my life. Every summer, my dad loaded us in the car and drove across …
Emily Articulated: Growing up
By Emily Erickson
Reader Staff
One of the first things I did after moving to Sandpoint was enter a writing contest. I was pulled to the library by a flyer …
The Sandpoint Eater: Our days with Da
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
She’s back… and just in time to celebrate a new decade. It’s a milestone birthday for me, and I’ve already been shown so much love …
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 