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, …
Tagged: Bonner County Museum
Help us archive the Reader
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There’s an old saying declaring the news is the “first rough draft of history.” Day by day and week by week, journalists keep track of …
From the homestead to the horizon
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
In the face of great change, it’s not uncommon to feel helpless. It’s the only constant, after all, along with the passage of time.
As …
Community, cake and a time capsule
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
This year marks half a century since locals teamed up to officially incorporate the Bonner County Historical Society and, in turn, envision a home for …
Mysteries of the deep
By Hannah Combs
Reader Contributor
In this three-part series, we explore the formation of Lake Pend Oreille and the things that may lurk in its unknown depths.
In August 1866, …
Beehives to bangs: Hair through the ages
By Hannah Combs
Reader Contributor
Have you found yourself lately standing in front of the mirror, hoping that quarantine will last the three months it takes to flesh out a …
Movies in the Park journeys to Berk in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Among the many milestones of parenthood is waking up one day to realize you’ve gained an encyclopedic knowledge of some movie or TV show (or …
Take a walk through Sandpoint’s past
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Thanks to the Sandpoint Historic Preservation Commission, with an assist from the Bonner County Museum, residents and visitors alike are able to hold an abundance …
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 