Arson investigation ongoing in Army Surplus fire
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
While the smoke has cleared, the rubble remains — as well as an investigation into a fire July 4 that authorities believe was set deliberately …
Category: News
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 …
Idaho logs highest percentage of monthly nonfarm job growth in the nation
By Reader Staff
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has remained both low and consistent, with the Idaho Department of Labor reporting that the May unemployment figure came in at 3.3%, …
Council preview
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
While the agenda for the Wednesday, July 3 meeting of the Sandpoint City Council contains no new business, it does feature a number of items …
Paving project delays Mudhole opening
By Reader Staff
An extensive paving project at the Priest River Recreation Area known as “The Mudhole” will result in further delays to opening the campground for the 2024 season.…
‘We trust our librarians’: Demonstration shows support for libraries
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
About 70 people gathered July 1 at the Sandpoint branch of the East Bonner County Library to express their support for the library and opposition …
County approves altered CUP for Panhandle Bike Ranch in Sagle
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
After six and a half hours of tears, cheers and spirited arguments on June 24, the Bonner County board of commissioners approved an appeal from …
Dems rally to support libraries as Idaho’s ‘harmful materials’ bill takes effect
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Librarians around the state have spent a tense several months preparing for House Bill 710 to take effect. The legislation, passed by lawmakers in April …
Idaho law enforcement prepares for 4th celebrations
By Reader Staff
Starting this week, regional law enforcement partners are working together to ensure the safety of North Idaho travelers and recreationists during the Fourth of July holiday with …
Update on Black Rock cleanup: ‘At this point, there isn’t going to be any movement’
By Reader Staff
For the better part of 15 years, the communities of Ponderay, Kootenai and Sandpoint have collaborated to create, sustain and expand the Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail — …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
GO READ IT»
THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
GO READ IT»
STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
GO READ IT»
Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss out on Tree Lightings, Auctions, Holiday Spectaculars, Live Music, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
⋅ ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS»
⋅ CIVIC EVENTS»
⋅ MOVIE SHOWTIMES»
⋅ SPORTS & OUTDOOR EVENTS»
⋅ YEAR CALENDAR»
Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
