LPOSD seeking applicants for Zone 4 trustee position
By Reader Staff
The Lake Pend Oreille School District is looking to fill a vacant position on the Board of Trustees following the Nov. 12 resignation of Geraldine Lewis, who …
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‘Fleecing the flock’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee passed a resolution Dec. 17 to appoint Commissioner-elect Brian Domke to District 1 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw’s seat, despite Bradshaw’s …
Sheriff Wheeler’s temporary ‘resignation’ draws ‘concerns’ from local GOP Chair Herndon
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler voluntarily resigned his position, effective Dec. 13 — but only until he’s sworn in for a fifth term Jan. 13 …
ITD speeds up timeline for Long Bridge replacement with $200K for new study
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A new study by the Idaho Transportation Department will begin the process of identifying possible replacements for the U.S. 95 “Long Bridge” south of Sandpoint.…
Karen Matthee announced as new leader of BoCo Democrats
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Democrats will have a new leader headed into the new year, with the election of Karen Matthee to the position following the …
Planning Commission seeks public input on proposed Comp Plan map changes
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Planning Commission, Planning Department and GIS began updating the Comprehensive Plan map in 2022 and have devised a new plan to drum …
County pays $200K to Dave Bowman for physical injuries, violation of constitutional rights in trespassing case
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Nearly a year after the Bonner County board of commissioners trespassed frequent meeting attendees Dave Bowman and Rick Cramer from county property, the BOCC has …
Sandpoint City Council nixes giving employees free JER Sports Center memberships
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Members of the Sandpoint City Council backed away from a proposed resolution that would have given city employees free memberships to the James E. Russell …
‘Nothing more than a Narcissist refusing to come back down to reality’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
In a special meeting Nov. 19, Bonner County Republican Central Committee Chair Scott Herndon declared the Bonner County Commissioner Dist. 1 seat vacant — despite …
Lady Liberty statue reinstalled at City Beach following repairs
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint’s miniature Statue of Liberty is back on its pedestal at City Beach after a monthslong restoration and repair effort.
The city of Sandpoint announced …
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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.
