‘Know Before You Go’
By Reader Staff
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests is reminding visitors that fireworks, and the possession of fireworks, are prohibited on National Forest …
Category: News in Brief
Bits ‘n’ Pieces – July 2, 2020
By Lorraine H. Marie
Reader Columnist
East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:
Lacking statehood, the nation’s capital operates under …
Idaho is now a ‘hands free while driving’ state
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Idaho joined Indiana and South Dakota on July 1 to become the 22nd state in the U.S. to prohibit hand-held cell phone use while driving.…
Electronic signatures get green light for Reclaim Idaho initiative
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
A federal judge is cracking down on the state of Idaho after Gov. Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney chose not to follow …
Bonner County pursues broadband expansion
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County Commissioners gave the go-ahead for planners and area internet providers to move forward with a grant application to secure funds for expanding local …
Tribal group, enviros seek a win in Rock Creek Mine suit
By Reader Staff
Environmental groups are pressing a Montana federal judge to issue a decision to prevent federal regulators from further authorizing a copper and silver mine project until they …
City underscores beach rules before Fourth of July
By Reader Staff
Ahead of the long Fourth of July weekend, the city of Sandpoint issued a reminder about the do’s and don’ts at City Beach, as well as provided …
Council hears public testimony on BLM, ‘militias,’ ‘Love Lives Here’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It was another emotionally-charged, marathon meeting of the Sandpoint City Council on July 1, as council members and an overflow crowd navigated two public forum …
Idaho remains in Stage 4 of reopening, decisions to move local
By Lyndsie Kiebert and Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced June 25 that Idaho would remain in Stage 4 of the Idaho Rebounds reopening plan — which …
Bonner County gun suit sees further delay
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County’s lawsuit against the city of Sandpoint regarding The Festival at Sandpoint’s weapons ban policy is yet another hearing away from a decision, as …
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Happy Fourth! Sandpoint celebrates our nation’s independence with a downtown parade, activities at Travers Park, and fireworks at City Beach. And, there’s a celestial bonus: The night of the Fourth is the full moon!
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