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December 11, 2024

Lemonade out of lemons

By Justin Henney
Reader Contributor

I like racing my bike in bad weather. If the conditions are going to be unfavorable, then I want them to be extremely unfavorable — …

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December 4, 2024

Sandpoint Teen Center Receives $10,000 grant from 101 Women

By Reader Staff

Local philanthropic organization 101 Women Sandpoint announced the recipient of its 2024 fall grant cycle, awarding $10,000 to the Sandpoint Teen Center.

The nonprofit Sandpoint Teen Center …

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November 20, 2024

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador joins effort to seize control of public lands

By Brad Smith
Reader Staff

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador recently joined the State of Utah in a legal effort that could upend the future of public lands across the …

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November 20, 2024

Gatekeepers of paradise

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

Being born and raised in Sandpoint, I’ve done a bit of gatekeeping over the years.

The term “gatekeeping” began trending a few years ago to …

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November 18, 2024

Simulation sheds light on the reality of living in poverty

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

Sometimes, the best education comes from experience. The Community Resource Envision Center hosted a unique event Nov. 13 titled “The Cost of Poverty Simulation,” where …

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November 6, 2024

Keeping the home fires burning

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

Everyone needs a little help from time to time. That’s the mantra of North Idaho Firewood Rescue. Now, the nonprofit organization — which has helped …

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October 11, 2024