When community activist Laura Bry passed away the weekend after the Fourth of July, she left behind a lot of stunned, saddened people. In the two decades she lived in Bonner County, Bry established...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The average temperature around the globe was 1.58°F higher than the 20th century average during the first six months of 2015, according to Time Magazine. This officially makes the hottest...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Five years ago, the ACLU threatened a lawsuit against the state of Idaho in regards to the public defense system. Last month, citing Idaho’s persistent failure to address the...
Yet another oil train derailment—this one in northeastern Montana—has Sandpoint officials on edge even as they continue working on a local oil derailment emergency response plan. The Associated Press reports that the BNSF Railway...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint has a speed problem—and it has nothing to do with streets. For the last several years, public officials and private residents alike have explored options to establish more...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Some more information has come in regarding the explosion at the Zodiac Aerospace facility in Newport, Wash. According to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff, on Tuesday, July 14, at...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are some famous pairings out there in the world; Simon and Garfunkel, Sonny and Cher, peanut butter and jelly. Charley Packard and Eichardt’s. It’s hard to think of...
By Reader Staff We regret to report that a two-year-old child was killed in a motorhome fire in Oldtown last night. On July 14 at approximately 8 p.m., a structure fire was reported at...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff At the Bayview public dock earlier this week, life seemed to be returning to normal. Kids splashed in the water as the temperature hit the mid-90s again. Chris’ Patio...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff I know of four people who are celebrating a little extra after the Fourth of July weekend. The Sandpoint Lions Club has announced the winners of its annual raffle....
