Increased DUI patrols scheduled for Halloween
By Reader Staff Law enforcement agencies of the North Idaho DUI Task Force are teaming up to help prevent impaired driving over the Halloween weekend. Targeted DUI patrols will be out Friday, Oct. 31...
Category: News in Brief
Sandpoint ‘No Kings’ rally ranks among largest in the state
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The most recent “No Kings” protest saw an estimated 1,200 demonstrators line First Avenue from Superior to Pine Street on Oct. 18, making the local event among the largest in...
Sandpoint election forum recap
Council candidates field questions while mayor provides info on wastewater plant bond By Zach HagadoneReader Staff About 40 community members gathered Oct. 20 at the Sandpoint Center for an election forum featuring four candidates...
City of Dover invites comment on draft Comp Plan update
By Reader Staff The city of Dover is seeking residents’ feedback on its ongoing Comprehensive Plan update, and announced an open house and public hearing for Thursday, Nov. 6 at Dover City Hall (699...
Community mourns sudden passing of SPD Cpl. Michael Hutter
By Reader Staff Sandpoint Police Corporal Michael Hutter is being remembered for his years of service after suddenly passing away Oct. 16 amid treatment for unspecified health concerns at Kootenai Health, in Coeur d’Alene....
Lakes Commission fall meeting will include LPO economic impact analysis
By Reader Staff The Lakes Commission will hold its fall meeting Thursday, Oct. 30, with a full agenda in the first-floor conference room of the Sandpoint Center (414 Church St.). Beginning with an introduction...
City code change clears the way for alcohol events in some public spaces
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff A long-running discussion about whether to open certain city properties to events featuring alcohol made a considerable step forward Oct. 15, when City Council members voted unanimously to amend City...
FAA certifies planes built by local students
By Reader Staff Two airplanes constructed by local middle- and high-school students were recently inspected by a Federal Aviation Administration representative and found to be airworthy, clearing the way for the planes to start...
City of Sandpoint officially confirms and swears in legal counsel
‘Lack of clarity’ on appointment resulted in disagreement between mayor, councilors By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The disagreement over the city of Sandpoint’s legal services contract with Lake City Law has come to an end,...
Local election forum coming up on Oct. 20
By Reader Staff Bonner County voters have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 to submit their absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election. Before that, however, the Sandpoint Reader, KRFY Panhandle Community Radio...
