The importance of a community theater house
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The Panida Theater is at a crossroads.
For almost 90 years, the theater has been a centerpiece of the Sandpoint community. Untold numbers of people …
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Living on the Cheap: how to save a buck in North Idaho
By Susan Drinkard
Reader Columnist
Everyone loves a deal and everyone (except cross allergy sufferers and Morticia Addams) love flowers.
Deep discounts on all annuals, perennials, fruit trees, rose bushes, …
Electrical hypersensitivity: a disease without a name
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The day begins like any other for Krista Hess-Mills and her three children.
Just after 7 a.m., the kids wake up, tie their shoes, and …
Finding your adventure
By Don Otis
Reader Adventure Columnist
Mike served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. The residual effects of PTSD were evident. Quiet. Reserved. Expressionless. We talked every time …
Schweitzer: a summer fun bonanza
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
What is there to do on a ski hill in summer? Well, in a word: everything.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s summer activities are in full swing, …
Quest expands its facilities
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Apparently life under new international ownership is treating Quest Aircraft well. Less than six months since its purchase by Japanese company Setouchi Holdings, the company …
Mighty Mermaids tackle Lake Pend Oreille
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Right from the beginning, Lake Pend Oreille was trouble.
Standing near the lake shore at 5 a.m., endurance swimmers Nancy Steadman Martin, Christie Ciraulo, Jenny …
Celebration of Laura Bry’s life planned for Sunday
When community activist Laura Bry passed away the weekend after the Fourth of July, she left behind a lot of stunned, saddened people.
In the two decades she lived in …
ACLU sues state of Idaho over public defense system
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Five years ago, the ACLU threatened a lawsuit against the state of Idaho in regards to the public defense system. Last month, citing Idaho’s persistent …
Fundraiser features Festival at Sandpoint artists Owen and McCoy
By Scout Anatricia
Reader Intern
Imagine yourself on a beach, surrounded by friends, strangers, compassionate people and the sweet sound of a local band ringing through the evening air. If …
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 