By Ben Olson Reader Staff The U.S. Dept. of Commerce announced it would take trade actions against imports of Canadian softwood lumber into the U.S. that violate fair trade laws. The announcement follows a...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The deadline for the 10th annual Lois Wythe Native Plant Grant is rapidly approaching. The grant is offered by the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society (KNPS) and helps fund projects...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho resident Bowe Bergdahl was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army last week but dodged prison time for deserting his post. CNN reports that the former soldier, held for...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Idaho gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist visited Sandpoint Friday as part of his “44 counties in 44 days” tour. Ahlquist spoke at the Sandpoint Community Hall to a group...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Local elections wrapped Tuesday night with wins for Sandpoint City Council candidates Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro and John Darling. By the time the ballots were counted Tuesday night, Williamson,...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Everyone can agree that we owe so much to our veterans. If you’d like to show your love for veterans, the Christian Faith and Freedom Coalition, Inc. is hosting...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A forum Monday night gave Sandpoint voters a glimpse of the ideas driving three of the six local City Council candidates. Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro and Jeff Bohnhof answered...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Montana Rail Link opened up to media and conservation groups last week about the Aug. 13 derailment that overturned 33 cars and spilled 3,782 tons of coal. In a...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint is preparing to introduce new software that will improve public access to its financial activity. Authorized in the 2018 budget, the Financial Transparency Portal will...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Now is the time to clear out those leaves before winter hits in force. Sandpoint’s annual city-wide leaf pickup will start Nov. 13. City residents are asked to place...
