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, …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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Community Calendars
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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.
