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GO SANDPOINT
Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of Sandpoint, Idaho, where you can connect with our cherished locals and discover the extraordinary businesses they own and operate.
Sandpoint’s Silent Sweeper
A downtown shopkeeper intent on keeping the streets clean By Abigail Thorpe Walk around the corner of Church Street onto First Avenue in...
Jillian Chandler
Apr 13, 20205 min read
CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo
Riding to support child literacy By Abigail Thorpe “Cycle Hard for Education” is what CHAFE stands for, and that’s exactly what around...
Jillian Chandler
Apr 6, 20205 min read
The Challenges of Wildlife Rehabilitation
The importance of knowledge, proper care and community support By Kathleen St.Clair - McGee, Founder and Board of Directors President...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 30, 20203 min read
Sandpoint Area Seniors
Serving meals and a slice of community to Sandpoint’s seniors By Abigail Thorpe Sandpoint Area Seniors, located in the Senior Center at...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 30, 20203 min read
Aiming for Perfection and Doing the Job Right
Longtime local business under new ownership By Jillian Chandler “We give thanks to Harold and Liz Stephenson for all their years of...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Athlete of the Month
By Kendall Lang Jaycie Irish, Senior Although the spring high school sports season has been put on a hold, senior Jaycie Irish still...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Innovation Comes to a Head at Craft Beer Breweries
Washington uses homegrown hops in every pint; Idaho falls ‘barley’ behind By Dan Aznoff With the number of small and boutique breweries...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 23, 20208 min read
Holistic Health and Lifestyle
Healing starts with you By Abigail Thorpe Holistic and integrative medicine is not a new idea—we’ve been talking and reading about it for...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 16, 20205 min read
The STEM of Their Future
Priest River boys nominated to attend Seattle leadership program By Dan Thompson When a letter first arrived with a gold seal, Malarie...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 9, 20205 min read
Athletes of the Month
By Kendall Lang Paige Davidson, Senior Paige Davidson, senior athlete at Sandpoint High School, approaches her final season of track and...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 3, 20202 min read
Helping Patients Achieve Their Goals
Attracted by the mountains and lake, and access to the variety of outdoor activities at your fingertips, such as skiing, mountain biking...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 3, 20203 min read
Annual Heart Ball Sets New Record
This year’s annual Heart Ball to support Bonner General Health was a true success, highlighting how the Sandpoint family comes together to..
Jillian Chandler
Mar 3, 20203 min read
“The Best Place to Be”
Shriners patients praise experience at Spokane hospital By Dan Thompson Photo courtesy of Shriners Hospitals for Children Shae has been a...
Jillian Chandler
Feb 24, 20207 min read
February’s Fix for the Blues
Sandpoint Winter Carnival By Abigail Thorpe Photo courtesy of Sandpoint Chamber Mid-winter in North Idaho is beautiful, but the winter...
Jillian Chandler
Feb 17, 20205 min read
Camaraderie in the Woods
Snowmobiling an inclusive sport By Colin Anderson Photo courtesy of Mat Kramer It’s no secret that Northwest people are typically outdoor...
Jillian Chandler
Feb 10, 20205 min read
Athletes of the Month
By Kendall Lang Kayelin Johansen Being one of only roughly 100 girls in the state of Idaho who wrestles, Kayelin Johansen (KJ) doesn’t...
Jillian Chandler
Feb 7, 20203 min read
Healing Hands
Wellness-centered spa cares for the whole self By Jillian Chandler Photo courtesy of Kiersten Patterson Photography “We both had a vision...
Jillian Chandler
Feb 5, 20203 min read
The Place to Stay
Book a room at Sandpoint’s newest—newly remodeled—hotel By Jillian Chandler Photo courtesy of Brad Frerkson You may have noticed some...
Jillian Chandler
Feb 4, 20203 min read
Litehouse
From small-town restaurant to dressing giant By Abigail Thorpe Photo courtesy of Litehouse In 1949, Edward Hawkins was serving as a chef...
Jillian Chandler
Feb 3, 20203 min read
The Healing Garden
When Lissa DeFreitas was 19 years old, her grandmother died. She was convinced, she said, that there was something beyond death. It...
A gathering place to grieve and bring peace. By
Sep 28, 20194 min read
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