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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.
Q&A with Missi Balison of Missi Balison Fitness
‘A heart-centered approach to fitness’ By Abigail Thorpe | Photo By Rachel Adair Missi Balison first arrived in Sandpoint over 27 years...
Jillian Chandler
Jan 5, 20224 min read
Q&A with Erin Binnall of Bonner General Health Foundation
Quality care, close to home By Abigail Thorpe | Photo by Rachel Adair When Erin Binnall moved to North Idaho in 2001 and met her husband,...
Jillian Chandler
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Q&A with Eric and Kelly Thompson of Kokanee Coffee
Intentional connection with every cup of joe By Abigail Thorpe | Photo By Rachel Adair Eric and Kelly Thompson met on the Olympic...
Jillian Chandler
Nov 1, 20214 min read
Nourishing a Thriving Community
How Litehouse is making an impact on the place they call home Photo by Janel Gion It was 1949, and Chef Ed Hawkins Sr. had a problem on...
Jillian Chandler
Oct 4, 20214 min read
Q&A with Thom Shepherd
The face behind this year’s inaugural SongFest By Abigail Thorpe | Photo by Rachel Adair Thom Shepherd originally hails from St. Louis,...
Jillian Chandler
Aug 30, 20214 min read
Q&A with Kari Saccomanno, Sandpoint City Manager, Ting Internet
Taking care of customers and the community By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Rachel Adair In 2015, Ting Internet (a division of Tucows) “lit up”...
Jillian Chandler
Aug 2, 20213 min read
Q&A with Ali Baranski
A future of festivals By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Rachel Adair The Michael Franti concert at the Festival in 2010 was Ali Baranski and her...
Jillian Chandler
Jun 29, 20214 min read
Q&A with Mike and Clint Gunter
A multi-generational tradition By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography Mike Gunter, Dale Jeffres and Dwight Sheffler...
Jillian Chandler
Jun 1, 20214 min read
Q&A with Eric Skinner
A passion for making connections By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography “Who moves to Idaho?” Eric Skinner jokingly...
Jillian Chandler
May 4, 20214 min read
28 Years of Serving Sandpoint
Friendliness, great food and almost three decades of service from Jalapeños By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Annie Zasadny Photography Walk...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 30, 20215 min read
Q&A with Jennifer Stapleton
Meet Sandpoint’s City Administrator By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography Jennifer Stapleton grew up in Helena,...
Jillian Chandler
Mar 2, 20214 min read
Q&A with Justin Dick
Restaurateur, family man and avid sneaker collector By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography Justin Dick started coming...
Jillian Chandler
Feb 2, 20214 min read
Q&A with Chief of Police Corey Coon
Serving our city and coaching our youth By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography Corey Coon learned the meaning and...
Jillian Chandler
Jan 4, 20214 min read
Q&A with Kathy Chambers and Christine Denova
Committed to hope, compassion and joy By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography Kathy Chambers and Christine Denova are...
Jillian Chandler
Dec 2, 20205 min read
Q&A with Jacci Humble
Mrs. Pacific Northwest Universal 2021 By Abigail Thorpe Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography Jacci Humble is a wife and mother, a...
Jillian Chandler
Nov 4, 20204 min read
Q&A with Jake Oliver
Broker/Realtor RE/MAX In Action
Jillian Chandler
Oct 1, 20204 min read
Q&A with Savannah Mort
Hoot Owl Soup Kitchen By Jillian Chandler Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography Thirty-four-year-old Savannah Mort was born and raised...
Jillian Chandler
Sep 1, 20203 min read
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