6.5 magnitude quake hits near Challis
By Ben Olson Reader Staff A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck about 78 miles west of Challis, in southern Idaho, just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. It was followed by dozens of aftershocks,...
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Bonner County case ‘not community transmission’
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The coronavirus pandemic hit home on March 29 when Panhandle Health District announced the first positive case in Bonner County. The patient is a male in his 60s who...
How you can make masks for health care workers in need
By Ben Olson Reader Staff One question that gets asked quite a bit during this coronavirus outbreak is, “How can I help?” While practicing social distancing guidelines, regularly washing your hands and avoiding touching...
Longtime Sandpoint employee announces retirement
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Don Carter has seen a lot change in Sandpoint in the 42 years he’s worked as the chief building inspector for the city. He’s gone through 14 mayors and...
Reader launches video podcast series
By Ben Olson Reader Staff With the world changing daily, we recognize that a printed weekly alternative newspaper doesn’t exactly cut the mustard during times of quarantine and social isolation. One of our sole...
Rep. Scott posts article to FB labeling COVID-19 a ‘hoax’
By Ben Olson Reader Staff As the coronavirus outbreak reached North Idaho last week, Idaho state Representative Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, posted an article on her Facebook page Friday, March 20 labeling the virus a...
School closures extend until April 20
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Idaho State Board of Education directed on March 23 that all school districts in Idaho implement a “soft closure” through April 20 to help fight the spread of...
Council opposes motion granting mayor ’emergency powers’
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Sandpoint City Council held a special meeting Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. to consider an ordinance granting Mayor Shelby Rognstad “emergency powers to provide for the safety...
COVID-19 response fund established for North Idaho
By Ben Olson Reader Staff A coalition of philanthropic and business partners has joined together to create a COVID-19 Response Fund that will rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the front lines of...
Legislative session ends
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Idaho House of Representatives voted to end its legislative session Friday, March 20 amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The House voted 32-28 to end the session a day after...
