By Mariela Rebelo Reader Contributor That’s what the banner standing next to the flag read.  Gray walls, paneled ceiling, fluorescent lights, plastic chairs, people wearing hoodies and hats indoors.

Former Sandpoint mayor, pastor and elder advocate Paul Graves announced recently that he would be leaving Sandpoint. Those lucky enough to have known Graves are eager to point out that his gentle, ...

I learned in fifth grade that the way to handle a bully is to stand up to them. Do you want to live where you need to be fearful — as opposed to thoughtful — about what you say? If not, it’s time to ...

By Reader Staff The Festival at Sandpoint dropped a handful of artist announcements for the 2025 summer concert series, with advance notice that Dispatch, John Butler (with Band), G. Love & Special ...

By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Local social media users kicked up a fuss late last month when a real estate listing on Zillow made the rounds, showing that Averill Hospitality was planning to ...

The American West is ripe country for torture porn. The history of how “we won” the region is fraught, to put it lightly. Even that phrase “we won” requires interrogation. First off, who’s “we”?

Note: This article uses the original spelling of Sand Point as two words instead of the current single word. Sand Point had a bit of a reputation in its youth, but even by the town’s questionable ...

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