Category: News

WA utilities officials block Avista merger

By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission announced Wednesday that they would not support the sale of Avista Corp. to Canadian company Hydro One. The decision spells the end for...

Idaho Congressmen remember George H.W. Bush

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho Congressmen joined their colleagues and constituents this week in celebrating the life and career of former president George H.W. Bush. In a press statement, Sen. Jim Risch remembered...

City ponders U of I property future

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint is taking a wait-and-see approach with the University of Idaho property on North Boyer Avenue. According to Sandpoint City Planner Jennifer Stapleton, the city is...

Judgment sought in smelter court battle

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Opponents of the proposed Newport smelter are seeking speedy resolution to a court battle over the legality of land sale that supplied property for the controversial facility. A coalition...

Diaper bank lends locals a helping hand

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Raising a child is an expensive proposition by any measure, but diapers in particular are a notorious extra cost for new parents. Fortunately, a new service is available to...