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WEBWant to support independent local journalism? The Sandpoint Reader is our town's local, independent weekly newspaper. "Independent" means that the Reader is locally owned, in a partnership between Publisher Ben Olson and Keokee Co. Publishing, the media company owned by Chris Bessler that also publishes Sandpoint Magazine and Sandpoint Online.
Entertainment Events - Sandpoint Reader
WEBFilmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
Opinion Archives - Sandpoint Reader
WEB18 Sep, 2024. A Few Thoughts…. On wilderness and what it really means. By Sandy Compton Reader Columnist. Fall is falling. Sunday morning, it becomes official. I will — hopefully — be in a spot that cares nothing for the arbitrary Gregorian calendar, …. Opinion / Politics. 11 Sep, 2024.
About Us - Sandpoint Reader
WEBThe original Sandpoint Reader was launched in 2004 by Zach Hagadone, John Reuter, Chris DeCleur and contributing writer Ben Olson.An alternative weekly started on a shoe-string budget, fueled by a passion for journalism and community, the Reader published with integrity, edge and heart until 2012 when the trio departed for other adventures.. In early 2015, after a two-year hiatus, the Reader ...
Stand-off at Ruby Ridge: 25 Years Later (Part One)
WEBAug 19, 2017 · Only Kevin made it back. This is the end of Part One of the Stand-Off at Ruby Ridge: 25 Years Later. With a 14-year-old boy, the family dog and a respected U.S. Marshal dead, what had begun as a simple failure to appear in court had now evolved into an incident that would captivate the nation for the next ten days.
Issues Archive - Sandpoint Reader
WEBJul 11, 2015 · The Sandpoint Reader is our town's local, independent weekly newspaper. "Independent" means that the Reader is locally owned, in a partnership between Publisher Ben Olson and Keokee Co. Publishing, the media company owned by Chris Bessler that also publishes Sandpoint Magazine and Sandpoint Online. Sandpoint Reader LLC …
With Sandpoint leaving Selkirk Fire JPA, Jeff Armstrong selected as …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Armstrong served as deputy fire chief of the JPA, which up until last month included the Sandpoint, Sagle and Westside fire districts in an agreement to share personnel, equipment and other infrastructure. He also serves as the interim fire chief for the Northside Fire District, in which capacity he …
A lifetime of beautiful music » Sandpoint Reader
WEBSep 12, 2022 · Leon Atkinson, Sept. 15, 1946 – Sept. 1, 2022. Courtesy photo. Atkinson passed away on Sept. 1 at the age of 75. There will be a tribute to his life at 11 a.m. on KPBX Spokane Public Radio, hosted by Verne Windham, with whom Atkinson hosted the show “Guitar Hour” for 28 years. There will also be a memorial open to the public at the ...
News Archives - Sandpoint Reader
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Want to support independent local journalism? The Sandpoint Reader is our town's local, independent weekly newspaper. "Independent" means that the Reader is locally owned, in a partnership between Publisher Ben Olson and Keokee Co. Publishing, the media company owned by Chris Bessler that also publishes Sandpoint Magazine and Sandpoint Online.
Everything you need to know about the Festival at Sandpoint
WEBWhat follows is a simple guide to everything you need to know to enjoy the Festival in style this year. For those about to rock, we salute you. • No glass. As in previous years, coolers are allowed — as is bringing in your own food and drinks. But no glass bottles will be allowed inside the venue, with the exception of wine bottles and ...