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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.
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.
News Archives - Sandpoint Reader
WEBMedia reports detail alleged threats made against Trump by Sandpoint man. By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff. Headlines have appeared across the country and even run overseas, detailing the allegations that 64-year-old Sandpoint man Warren Jones Crazybull made as many as nine …. Business / News / News in Brief / Politics. 25 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 ...
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 ...
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 …
Contact Us - Sandpoint Reader
WEBBen Olson, Publisher [email protected] Zach Hagadone, Editor [email protected] Soncirey Mitchell, Staff Writer [email protected] Sandpoint Reader office 208-946-4368
Banned Books in Review: ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’
WEBBy Ben Olson Reader Staff. More than 1,600 books across 32 states were banned during the 2021-’22 school year. In Idaho, 26 titles were banned across three school districts, underscoring a trend spearheaded primarily by right-wing religious groups pushing for censorship of books that feature LGBTQ+ characters, as well as sexual and racial situations they deem inappropriate for students.
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.
The Festival at Sandpoint: Dos and Don’ts
WEBBy Soncirey Mitchell. Reader Staff. Anticipation is rising with the temperature as locals and tourists prepare for the 40th annual Festival at Sandpoint. Once again, crowds will pour into War Memorial Field for eight nights of music, food and fun. Whether it’s your first or 40th year attending, here’s everything you need to know to get the ...