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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.
Jillian Chandler
Mar 2, 20214 min read
Athlete of the Month
By Colin Anderson Quinn Hooper, Senior By the age of 10, Sandpoint High School senior Quinn Hooper already had a pretty good idea of what...
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Jillian Chandler
Mar 2, 20213 min read
State of the Art Home Electronics
Enjoy the newest state-of-the-art technology By Jillian Chandler Jason Hanley is from a long line of family retail electronics. It was...
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Jillian Chandler
Mar 1, 20216 min read
Introducing SpaceX
Major milestones reached, supported by the expertise of North Idaho native By Taylor Shillam Photo Courtesy of SpaceX Space Exploration...
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Jillian Chandler
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Destination …CASINO
Over the years, casinos have continued to expand and evolve into so much more than a place to press your luck by pulling levers, pressing...
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Jillian Chandler
Jan 4, 20213 min read
The Sandpoint Community Does it Again
Funds raised through Tour of Trees surpasses goal By Jillian Chandler Photo by Will Greenway The Kinderhaven committee knew that their...
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Jillian Chandler
Jan 4, 20213 min read
A Commitment to Community
Building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all By Jillian Chandler Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography “At the Y, we give everyone...
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Jillian Chandler
Jan 4, 20213 min read
Turning Dreams into Reality
Inland Northwest construction company shares their passion for craftsmanship By Jillian Chandler Photo Courtesy of Ramey Construction “To...
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By Steve Russo
Jun 8, 20205 min read
Super 1 Foods: North Idaho’s Community Supermarket
Family owned, community focused By Abigail Thorpe Walk in your local Super 1 Foods store, and odds are you’re met by a friendly face,...
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Jillian Chandler
Jun 1, 20204 min read
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
G6:2 serves local adoptive and foster families By Abigail Thorpe Shelby Beck and her husband have six children—four biological and two...
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Jillian Chandler
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Continuing the Family Legacy
A third-generation logger keeps it local and reliable By Abigail Thorpe You could say logging is in the Akre family blood. Reuben Akre’s...
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Jillian Chandler
Jun 1, 20202 min read
North Idaho’s Best
Put these on your golf bucket list By Colin Anderson While it’s not exactly a secret, some are still surprised to learn that North Idaho...
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Jillian Chandler
Jun 1, 20203 min read
“Live Life to the Fullest”
Patient-focused clinic eases the pain By Jillian Chandler Serving the Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry communities for more than a decade, Dr....
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By Steve Russo
May 26, 20207 min read
Fisher House Provides ‘Home Away from Home’ for Veterans During a Time of Need
Social distancing did not reduce the obligation to those who sacrificed By Dan Aznoff Like every element of normal life, the...
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Jillian Chandler
May 18, 20203 min read
“Sandpoint Speaks Hope”
Local photographer spreads message of hope and resilience By Abigail Thorpe Kiersten Patterson moved to Sandpoint five years ago come...
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Jillian Chandler
May 18, 20205 min read
A Road Trip through British Columbia’s Okanagan and the International Selkirk Loop
Part I By Marguerite Cleveland There is nothing like a good road trip during the summer, especially when the scenery is so lovely. This...
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Jillian Chandler
May 11, 20205 min read
From Soldiers to Campers
Farragut’s varied history demands exploration By Dan Thompson As long as Errin Bair has a say—and she has for more than a decade so...
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Jillian Chandler
Apr 29, 20202 min read
A Community Coming Together
Sandpoint strong By Jillian Chandler Life continues on here in Sandpoint as we learn ways to manage our new “normal.” Many of us find...
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Jillian Chandler
Apr 29, 20204 min read
Sandpoint Teen Center
A safe space to learn and play By Abigail Thorpe Over 16 years ago, Marilyn Fargo started an after-school drop-in center where teens...
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Jillian Chandler
Apr 20, 20206 min read
Wrestling: A Story of Hope and Peace
Bonners Ferry natives Larry and Shelly Steckman on a mission to serve By Abigail Thorpe It was the late 1970s. Larry Steckman was a...
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