Emily Articulated: Walking town
By Emily Erickson
Reader Staff
“Sandpoint is a Walking Town,” the sign reads, proudly greeting vehicles as they exit the Long Bridge. “Come, park your car, stroll between shops, and …
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Heartbroken in Sandpoint
By TJ Redden
Reader Contributor
I am absolutely heartbroken for Sandpoint. Our town is no longer even recognizable.
Once a peaceful place filled with kindness and neighborly care, where people …
A determined vision for Sandpoint’s future
By Sandpoint Mayor
Jeremy Grimm
Reader Contributor
As we welcome the new year, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly reflect on your city government’s 2024 projects and …
SOLE hosts 20th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival
By Reader Staff
Though there’s little to no snow in the lowlands, it’s time to grab your friends and family Friday, Jan. 10 to celebrate the local SnowSchool at the …
A delivery of hope (and food)
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There’s a theory that sandwiches taste better when someone else makes them. I wonder what the consensus is on delivered meals?
Since 2019, the students …
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 …
Sandpoint City Hall seeking applicants for P&Z, Arts and Culture, and ADA advisory positions
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is seeking applicants for a number of advisory positions, including on the Planning and Zoning Commission; Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation …
What’s on the general election ballot?
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With the 2024 general election around the corner, it’s important to be as informed as possible before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s a …
The Lumberjill: Abortion is not a four-letter word
By Jen Jackson Quintano
Reader Columnist
“Abortion is health care.”
These words came from the lips of Sandpoint’s own Dr. Amelia Huntsberger, as she testified to the Senate Finance Committee …
Sandpoint council adopts ballot language for 25-year, 1% local option tax
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
When Sandpoint voters go to the polls in November, they’ll be asked whether they support levying a 1% local option tax on their purchases — …
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 