‘Reader Appreciation Show’ at Di Luna’s
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Here at the Reader, we’re constantly humbled by the support our community shows us. Whether it’s donating to our Patreon page, dropping off a check at our office, signing...
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The Scotchman Peaks Wilderness proposal: Yes or no on the advisory vote?
Scotchman Peaks: Multi-use is best option By Tony McDermott Reader Contributor There is no doubt that the FSP, ICL, IFG, former BC commission chairman Cary Kelly, and the USFS are all engaged in a public relations...
Mad About Science: Mountain Lions
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Few things strike fear into the heart of man more than giant cats. A kitty is way less cute when it’s big enough to play with your intestines like...
Bonner County Commissioner District 1: Patricia Wentworth
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Editor’s Note: Patricia Wentworth is running as a Democrat for Bonner County Commissioner, District 1. Sandpoint Reader: Tell me about your history in North Idaho. Patricia Wentworth: I moved...
Emily Articulated: Nature Deficit Disorder
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist Rain was quietly pattering the tin roof of my dry cabin as I stuffed my backpack with two weeks worth of dirty clothes. I wrapped myself in my waterproof...
Bonner General Health honors volunteers
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Bonner General Health Volunteer Council held their annual luncheon Wednesday, April 18. Many volunteers attended, and Margo Johnson, chair of the Volunteer Council, presented awards for hours of...
Mayor’s Roundtable: In Gratitude
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor I hope everyone had a happy Earth Day. Thanks to 350Sandpoint for bringing the community together to celebrate this home we call Earth. Thank you to all that...
Burn permits needed
By Ben Olson Reader Staff From May 10 to Oct. 20, anyone outside of city limits anywhere in Idaho must obtain a fire safety burn permit if they are planning to burn, the Bonner...
RR crossing to close on Great Northern Road
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The railroad crossing on Great Northern Road just north of Gooby Road will be closed Thursday and Friday, April 26-27 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Detour signs will...
Snow Creek Road opens
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Bonners Ferry Ranger District has reopened all of Forest Service Road #402, Snow Creek Road, in Boundary County. This road had been closed to prevent damage to the...
