Input sought on new arts plan
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The first draft of the Sandpoint Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan has been completed and the city of Sandpoint is now seeking the community’s input on the...
Category: News in Brief
Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Nov. 25, 2020
By Lorraine H. Marie Reader Columnist East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling: The U.S. is experiencing a “stress test” regarding the recent election...
Schweitzer opening day will again only allow access to season passholders
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The “sneak peek” opening weekend on Nov. 20-21 saw more than 1,700 season passholders show up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort the first day, surpassing the expected turnout, according to...
Shelter from the storm: Local construction firm donates protected bus stop for local kids
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Whatever challenges they might face during the 2020-’21 academic year, school kids who catch the bus at the juncture of Woodland Drive and Samuelson Avenue at least won’t have...
Mont. high court: Hecla must seek new permits for Montanore mine near Rock Creek
By Reader Staff The proposed Montanore mine near Rock Creek, which feeds into the Pend Oreille watershed from western Montana, hit a major roadblock Nov. 19 when the Montana Supreme Court ruled that Hecla...
COVID-19 cases continue to rise, along with tensions over mask orders
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Panhandle Health District, covering the five northernmost counties in Idaho, reported 248 new cases of COVID-19 on Nov. 24, bringing the regional total to 8,977 since tracking began...
Ramey’s accused killer ‘lacks fitness to proceed’
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Judith Carpenter, the Coeur d’Alene woman accused of shooting and killing 79-year-old Hope resident Shirley Ramey at the Rameys’ Trestle Creek home in April 2017, has been committed to...
7B Women soliciting donations to benefit cancer organizations
By Patty Hutchens Reader Contributor Our lives have changed dramatically in the last several months; people are staying home more, others have lost their jobs, and kids have had to go about a whole...
Fairgrounds to host 2020 Christmas Fair
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Christmas shoppers will have the chance to support local small businesses Nov. 21-22 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds as fair staff host the annual Christmas Fair, this year featuring...
Sandpoint Nordic Club’s early season rental days are fast approaching
By Reader Staff It’s a great time to rent skis before the season takes off. Youth and adult rental packages for both classic and skate skis are available. One must be a Sandpoint Nordic...
