Little League registration deadline approaches
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It may seem crazy to think about baseball when there’s still snow on the ground, but spring is closer than you think. Do you have a child who wants...
Category: News in Brief
Rognstad recovering from skiing injury
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff All’s well that ends well for Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad, who is back home after undergoing surgery for a relatively minor spinal injury. Rognstad sustained the injury while skiing...
Medieval Society to host demonstration at Library
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Do you long for the days of swords, suits of armor and general medieval ballyhoo? This Saturday, the Sandpoint Library will be hosting a demonstration featuring several medieval societies...
Nuxoll introduces bill authorizing Bible use in public schools
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Could the Bible be used to enhance your child’s science education? It’s a possibility, if a bill introduced by District 7 Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll, R-Cottonwood, passes legislative consideration. Idaho...
Community grants offered
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Are you seeking funding for a worthy project? Look no further, dear reader, there are two new community grants currently accepting applications. The first is the Community Assistance League...
Idaho lawmakers Scott and Boyle visit Malhuer during final day of occupation
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Many locals no doubt joined the rest of the nation in witnessing the final Malheur occupiers surrender over the tense live-stream. But some Idaho lawmakers had a front-row seat...
Idaho legislators kill updated science standards for reference to climate change
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Looks like Idaho’s standards for science education are stuck in the past for another year. State senators followed the House’s lead Monday in rejecting the standards, saying insufficient time...
Scheduled hearing raises legal concerns
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The Bonner County Planning Commission hasn’t yet made a decision on proposed changes to land use appeals. But the Bonner County Board of Commissioners may be taking matters into...
McAlister, McDonald, Rohrer in running for office
The lineup for 2016 local and state elections is starting to shape up. Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce President Kate McAlister declared her candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives Wednesday. Should McAlister win...
The Rise of New Media:
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s no secret that the Internet transformed the way people find and consume media. With so much information available, people are increasingly shaping the types of messages they’re exposed...
