Stand-Off at Ruby Ridge: 25 Years Later
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: This is the fourth of a five-part series on the stand-off at Ruby Ridge, which happened 25 years ago in North Idaho. In this installment, we’ll cover...
Category: News in Brief
Auditions open for ‘War of the Worlds’
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It may not terrify the nation the way Orson Welles’ original radio broadcast did. Even so, the Panida Playhouse’s adaptation of the famous “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast...
Health experts urge safety in smoky conditions
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff With local air quality sitting at very unhealthy levels, local health organizations are urging everyone to moderate their outdoor exposure. Registering at a quality rating of 230 as of...
Officials discuss future of U of I property
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The University of Idaho and Sandpoint officials began discussions Wednesday on the future of the university’s North Boyer property. With the university planning sell or otherwise dispose of the...
Fireball visible across Northwest skies
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer The American Meteor Society said they received nearly 200 reports of a fireball event seen above British Columbia Tuesday morning. While most reports came from Canada, AMS said...
Human rights organizations condemn fliers
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force condemned the ongoing distribution of racist fliers Wednesday, calling the community to action against bigotry. In a press conference, the task force...
Forest Service road opens
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Priest Lake Ranger District has reopened Forest Service Road #659 to the public. The road, commonly known as Solo Creek Road, is six miles west of the Priest...
Free coding workshop held for high school seniors
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Sandpoint Teen Center is hosting a free workshop to introduce area high school students to software coding. This invitation is extended for 9th-12th graders from any high school...
Reward increased in Ramey murder case
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer The reward for anyone who can offer information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Hope resident Shirley Ramey is up to...
Former Idaho Gov. Cecil Andrus dies at 85
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Idaho’s longest-serving governor, Democrat and unflagging outdoorsman and wilderness advocate Cecil Andrus died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 85. “Governor Andrus was a dynamic and effective...
