BOCC cracks down on plow route changes
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff A proposal from the Bonner County Road and Bridge Department Dec. 11 opened up a larger conversation regarding when and why the county makes changes to their winter road...
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City to establish sidewalk master plan
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s a common refrain heard among local residents: Sandpoint is a walking town, so watch out for bicyclists and pedestrians. The problem is, Sandpoint’s sidewalk network has spotty connectivity...
County to change procedures after discovering uncounted ballots
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Bonner County Elections office is making some changes to the way they count and track ballots after discovering 396 uncounted absentee ballots in a drawer last week. “I...
11 Mile dump site to close starting Jan. 1
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County has shortened hours of operation and set a date for the temporary closure of the 11 Mile waste collection site. Director of Solid Waste Bob Howard said...
Judge tosses out Hecla Mining lawsuit
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Hecla Mining Company suffered another setback this week in its efforts to set up new mines in western Montana. The Associated Press reports District Judge Mike Menahan in Helena...
Supporters seek unobstructed Medicaid implementation
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff By a wide margin, Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion through ballot measure Proposition 2 to cover the health care needs for thousands of residents. When its 2019 session begins...
BOCC drafts letter to EPA, is opposed to Tribe’s airshed designation request
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County Commissioners unanimously approved a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voicing the board’s opposition to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians’ request for a Class 1 Airshed...
WA utilities officials block Avista merger
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission announced Wednesday that they would not support the sale of Avista Corp. to Canadian company Hydro One. The decision spells the end for...
Idaho Congressmen remember George H.W. Bush
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho Congressmen joined their colleagues and constituents this week in celebrating the life and career of former president George H.W. Bush. In a press statement, Sen. Jim Risch remembered...
Task Force to highlight local media for Human Rights Day
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Representatives of the local journalism community will take center stage Sunday as the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force acknowledges the 70th anniversary of Human Rights Day. This year’s...
