Panida moves forward on lobby renovation project
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Panida Board voted on Feb. 6 to move forward with a renovation project that would bring changes to the lobby of the historic theater. “We’ve had three workshops...
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Days and days of frozen festivities
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Idaho’s snowy weather and freezing temperatures are back just in time for the return of Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival. This year, the celebrations will continue from Valentine’s Day on Friday,...
Behind the jewelry counter at Bizarre Bazaar
By Kathryn Larson Reader Contributor Let’s go behind the scenes at Bizarre Bazaar, the unique upscale resale shop that generates nearly $250,000 for grants and scholarships in Bonner County Community. It’s a unique collaboration...
Trump administration causes nationwide whiplash on suspension of federal grants, loans
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Trump administration walked back a temporary pause on a swath of federal loans and grants Jan. 29, adding a coda to more than 24 hours of nationwide chaos...
Daher: Expansion of Kodiak assembly in Florida will not affect Sandpoint operations
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Daher Group announced Jan. 16 that it has secured a long-term lease agreement for its aerostructures facility at Whithan Field in Stuart, Fla., where it will establish a...
Sandpoint P&Z hears presentation on plan for paid parking at city-owned lots
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff More residents than normal attended the Jan. 21 meeting of the Sandpoint Planning and Zoning Commission, eager to hear a presentation from Planning and Community Development Director Jason Welker...
Legislative update
By Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle Reader Contributor The Idaho Legislature is back in session in Boise. We have completed two weeks. I expect we have at least 10 more weeks of policy discussion and...
County swears in new, returning officials
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Bonner County welcomed the newest batch of elected officials in a swearing-in ceremony Jan. 13, which introduced Dist. 1 Commissioner Brian Domke and reinstated Dist. 3 Commissioner Ron Korn,...
County ordered to pay Avista Utilities $564,108
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The Bonner County board of commissioners confirmed a $564,108.71 payment to Avista Utilities during the Jan. 14 business meeting, following the 2023 ruling by the Idaho Supreme Court in...
A determined vision for Sandpoint’s future
By Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm Reader Contributor As we welcome the new year, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly reflect on your city government’s 2024 projects and activities and share priorities...
