Carpenter pleads not guilty
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Judith Carpenter, the Coeur d’Alene woman accused of shooting and killing 79-year-old Hope resident Shirley Ramey in 2017, pleaded not guilty Jan. 13 to a …
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KLT announces Pack River conservation partnership
By Reader Staff
The Kaniksu Land Trust recently announced a voluntary conservation partnership that will protect 10 parcels of land adjacent to Pack River.
Lenny and Carole Thorell, who purchased …
N. Idaho Women’s March 2020
By Reader Staff
Looking ahead to what’s sure to be a critical election in 2020, the N.Idaho Women are preparing for their fourth annual Women’s March, set to take place …
Parks of the future
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint hosted several open houses on the Parks Master Plan ahead of a workshop Jan. 15 at the regular City Council meeting, …
Train derails into Kootenai River
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Railroad and environmental officials are working to contain a fuel spill in the Kootenai River after a train derailed into the waterway Jan. 1.
Burlington …
District 1 lawmakers join Gov. Little in lining up priorities for 2020 Legislature
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Contributor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Idaho lawmakers, lobbyists and political junkies.
With the holiday decorations back in storage and a new …
Connolly announces bid for 2020 reelection
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Priest River native Jeff Connolly will again be running for District 2 Bonner County commissioner in 2020.
Connolly told the Reader on Dec. 31 that …
PO County PUD voids smelter agreement
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Public Utility District issued a letter and refund Dec. 11 to PacWest Silicon CEO Jayson Tymko, terminating the agreement meant to provide …
Mayor Rognstad sworn in for second term
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Mayor Shelby Rognstad stood Dec. 26 for his swearing in as mayor of Sandpoint — the first second-term Sandpoint mayor in almost 50 years.
“It’s …
County, city share to-date costs of gun ban lawsuit
By Lyndsie Kiebert and Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners voted for a “limited release of information” in response to a public records request from the Reader regarding legal …
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This week in Sandpoint: Schweitzer’s the place to be over the three-day MLK holiday weekend with the Northern Lights Spectacular on Saturday night, twilight skiing, kids’ activities, live music, and more! See all events happening this week, Jan. 13-20:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
November’s Sandpoint in Pictures winner. There is a touching sentiment behind this photo, which captured November’s photo contest prize. And a new contest is in full swing for December, too. Submit a photo, see local pics, and vote at SandpointPictures.com»
