2025 Women of Wisdom to be honored at annual gala
By Reader Staff
The Women Honoring Women committee is preparing to celebrate its 2025 Women of Wisdom selectees with a gala brunch Saturday, June 14 at the Marigold Bistro inside …
Category: Profile
Congressional hopeful Kaylee Peterson visits Reader office
By Reader Staff
Editor’s note: Kaylee Peterson has been campaigning as a Democrat against Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher since 2022. Amid a swing through 10 counties in Idaho in …
‘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 …
Reader takes home 14 awards from Idaho Press Club
By Reader Staff
The three full-time staff members of the Sandpoint Reader celebrated a winning night at the annual Idaho Press Club awards banquet May 3 in Boise, bringing home …
First Presbyterian Church Pastor Kennaly announces retirement
By Reader Staff
After 30 years as an ordained pastor, Andy Kennaly is retiring as the faith leader of the First Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint.
Kennaly served as the solo …
Farewell to Helen Newton, the definition of an authentic Sandpoint ‘local’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
One of Sandpoint’s truest champions passed away on April 25 — Helen Newton, aged 83, left us but she won’t be forgotten for her wit, …
Free Butters
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
As part of a commitment to finding forever homes for all its animals, Better Together Animal Alliance will waive adoption fees on all adult pets …
New owners, same local vibes
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Anyone who has called Sandpoint home for more than a minute has heard of Misty Mountain Furniture. The boutique furniture shop has handcrafted fine art …
Three Sandpoint women vie for spots on Freeride World Tour
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Sandpoint has churned out an uncanny number of talented snowsports athletes over the years, and it’s always thrilling to watch skiers and snowboarders raised on …
From cover to cover
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can certainly judge a good bookstore by its owner. Since 1997, Sandpoint has been fortunate …
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 