Sheriff’s temporary resignation questioned
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners dedicated much of the Dec. 31 business meeting to discussing Sheriff Daryl Wheeler’s temporary resignation and whether the board …
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City of Sandpoint gauging interest in City Beach lifeguard program
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Though beach season is about as far away on the calendar as it could be, the city of Sandpoint is looking ahead to potentially staffing …
BOCC pays Rick Cramer $275,000 for unlawful trespass
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners settled a legal dispute that began January 2024, when former-Chair Luke Omodt trespassed and performed a citizen’s arrest on …
Corps, state officials to give updates on Albeni Falls Dam gates at Lakes Commission meeting
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Lakes Commission is ringing in the new year with a meeting Thursday, Jan. 9, featuring updates on the replacement of spillway gates at Albeni …
2025 Legislature opens with governor’s State of the State Address on Jan. 6
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho lawmakers will gavel into session Monday, Jan. 6 for the first regular session of the 68th Legislature at the Capitol in Boise.
The 2025 …
Idaho’s population surpasses 2 million in 2024
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Riding a surge in population from 2021 to 2023, there are now more than 2 million people living in Idaho, according to numbers reported Dec. …
Sandpoint City Hall warns residents of ‘sophisticated’ scam involving phony city invoices
By Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is alerting community members to an apparent scam perpetrated on a local business that was told to pay a false invoice from the …
Commissioner-elect Domke declines to assume District. 1 seat early
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Commissioner-elect Brian Domke has rejected an appointment to serve out the remainder of current Dist. 1 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw’s term — which ends Monday, Jan. …
Though undisclosed, signs point to Amazon as future tenant of new development near Sandpoint Airport
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A proposed industrial development at Great Northern Road and Woodland Drive has raised concerns for at least one neighbor that Amazon could be considering locating …
North Idaho DUI Task Force to increase patrols over new year
By Reader Staff
The North Idaho DUI Task Force will close out 2024 with a final impaired driving enforcement operation from New Year’s Eve through Saturday, Jan. 4 aimed at …
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss New Year’s Eve Celebrations, the Polar Bear Plunge, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
