Suspect being evaluated for competency in arson case
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The next phase in the arson case related to the July 4 fire that leveled the Army Surplus 1 store will come on Aug. 21, when Magistrate Judge Luke...
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Sandpoint council does away with city administrator position
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Sandpoint has ended its eight-year stint with a city administrator form of government, as City Council members voted 5-1 on July 17 to eliminate the position. Mayor Jeremy Grimm...
Trustee Reinbold resigns from WBCSD
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff West Bonner County School Board Trustee Troy Reinbold has tendered his resignation, citing work and family obligations. WBCSD Board Chair Margaret Hall announced Reinbold’s departure at the regular July...
City Hall approves preliminary 2025 budget
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Budget season is off to a start at Sandpoint City Hall, with council members voting unanimously July 17 to approve the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 budget and establish dates...
Dems push back against Herndon’s ‘misinformation’
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff There is no known motive for the alleged arson that destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store on July 4, but that hasn’t stopped many commentators from indulging in speculation....
Suspect in Army Surplus arson makes first appearance in court
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Fewer than two weeks after a fire destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store at Oak Street and Fifth Avenue during a dramatic July 4 blaze, Sandpoint police announced July...
Sandpoint Council approves updated Comp Plan
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint has its first updated Comprehensive Plan in 15 years, after City Council members unanimously approved the final draft of the document at their regular July...
Belwood Building renovation to receive Orchids and Onions award
By Reader Staff For the past 47 years, Preservation Idaho has hosted the Orchids and Onions awards, which honor individuals and organizations that have made positive contributions to historic preservation (Orchids) as well as...
East and West Bonner library districts look at redrawing boundaries
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff East Bonner County has one of the most well used and financially healthy library districts in the state. While that’s good news for patrons from Sandpoint to Clark Fork,...
Steve Johnson announces bid for Dist. 1 BOCC seat
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Four months ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election, the race for Dist. 1 Bonner County commissioner took a turn with the announcement July 2 by Steve Johnson...
