Profiles of the Redoubt: Sean Statham
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sean Statham grew up and went to school in Boise. Seven or eight years ago, Statham and his wife came to the decision that Boise wasn’t working for them...
Category: News in Brief
Schweitzer Cutoff Bridge and Roundabout open today
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Bonner County residents, rejoice: Your long-lost route between Sandpoint and Ponderay is open again. The city of Sandpoint announced Tuesday the Schweitzer Bridge and newly-built roundabout will be open...
Profiles of the Redoubt: Beth Baumann
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: Each week, we’ll feature interviews with people who identify with the American Redoubt movement that have reached out to the Reader. If you would like to participate...
The American Redoubt Series: Preparedness and Self-Reliance
By Bill Harp Reader Contributor Editor’s Note: This first article of the American Redoubt series focuses on the preparedness community and self-reliance — a key principle of the Redoubt as proposed by one of...
City to study feasibility of rec center
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A study approved by the city Wednesday may shed some light on the long-sought goal of establishing a Sandpoint recreation center. The Sandpoint City Council authorized a contract with...
Climate change discussion aims to ‘Clear the Air’ Friday
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Climate change can be a particularly divisive topic, so local forces are teaming up for a night of bipartisan discussion. “Let’s Clear the Air: A Conversation about Climate,...
Assembled Carousel of Smiles to be unveiled next month
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer The Carousel of Smiles restoration project will reveal the assembled but unrestored carousel Dec. 16 and 17 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. Saturday, Dec. 16, will kick off...
City Council revives talks over railroad quiet zone
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint Councilman Bob Camp, set to retire from the council in January, revived talks about establishing a railroad quiet zone in town Wednesday night. A topic originally raised years...
Earliest opening in two decades at Schweitzer
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Schweitzer Mountain Resort will be open for business Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19. According to Dig Chrismer, Schweitzer marketing manager, this is the earliest season opening in over 20...
Seeking budget funding, SPOT bus officials anticipate a bright 2018
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint approved the Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transportation bus system, better known as SPOT, for another year of funding Wednesday. The bus system, which is preparing for one...
