FSPW staffer Compton wins award
By Reader Staff
It’s nice when good people receive the recognition they deserve.
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) program coordinator Sandy Compton was recently honored for his work to …
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Troubadour ‘Whetherman’ to play at 219
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Inspiration came in an unexpected form to Americana musician Nicholas Williams when choosing a stage name.
As he considered various options, he re-encountered a cherished …
Solar Roadways installation nearly complete
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The first ever public demonstration of Solar Roadways is only a week away.
Sandpoint city officials announced this week that the much-anticipated debut will take …
Litehouse announces $6.2 million expansion
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Litehouse’s production facility on Ella Avenue is about to get a lot bigger, and it’s bringing new jobs along with it.
Company officials announced this …
A man of the seasons:
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Inspiration can be found anywhere, but for acclaimed pianist George Winston, the changing seasons of his native Montana sparked a creative inspiration that has followed …
The Sandpoint Eater: Pressing Matters
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
There may not yet be frost on the pumpkins, but I’ve already picked my tomatoes, made my peace and said farewell to a very …
‘The Longest Journey’
By Reader Staff
The Bonner County History Museum and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness are proud to present an evening lecture with local historian and author Jack Nisbet on Oct. …
Gardening with Laurie:
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
The days are noticeably shorter, the geese are flying south and there is a different feel to the air. It’s still officially summer, but autumn …
Mad about Science:
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
We’ve talked a lot about space, and a lot about water, but never about submarines. What gives?!
To be fair, I had forgotten how awesome …
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With the cooler temperatures of late, evidence of fall is everywhere. This time of year, the leaves of deciduous trees begin their magical transformation—exploding in …
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 