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 …
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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 — …
Lake Pend Oreille approaches summer pool on June 19
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After a slow refill due to metal defects discovered on a spillway gate at Albeni Falls Dam, Lake Pend Oreille approached summer pool elevation on …
Sandpoint P&Z opens the way for new hotel project at City Beach
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The biggest news to break over Sandpoint in recent months has been the announcement that Whitefish, Mont.-based Averill Hospitality is poised to begin redevelopment at …
Council to meet June 20 in recognition of Juneteenth
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Proceedings of the Sandpoint City Council will be on Thursday, June 20 — a departure from the usual Wednesday meeting date, due to recognition of …
Branden Durst sues West Bonner for ‘breach of contract’
By Ryan Suppe
IdahoEdNews.org
Former West Bonner School District Superintendent Branden Durst has sued the district over the board of trustees’ termination of his contract last fall.
Durst appeared to …
Dorothy Moon reelected as chair of the Idaho Republican Party
By Clark Corbin
Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho Republican Party Chair Dorothy Moon was reelected to a second two-year term, as party members met at North Idaho College during the final …
Panida announces Jim Healey resignation
By Reader Staff
The Panida Theater announced the resignation of longtime volunteer and board member Jim Healey on June 7.
Healey has filled a number of volunteer roles at …
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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.
