Kidnapped:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s note: A couple weeks back, I ran into an old friend. We had worked together in Los Angeles years ago while I was still working in the film...
Category: News
Farmin Stidwell receives false bomb threat
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A bomb threat that resulted in the evacuation of Farmin Stidwell Elementary on Monday afternoon proved to be a hoax perpetuated by a robocall. According to Sandpoint Police Chief...
Low snowpack and high temps could lead to severe fire season
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Here we go again. Record setting temperatures and snowpack levels that are half that of the normal average could possibly contribute to another elevated fire season in North Idaho....
Lukewarm turnout for primary election
By Cameron Rasmusson Staff writer Lukewarm turnout characterized the 2016 Bonner County primary elections, setting the stage for general election in November. In state elections, District 1 Sen. Shawn Keough and District 7 Rep....
Get to know your candidates: Primary Election Voter’s Guide
By Reader Staff We sent a questionnaire to the various state and county candidates for public office and have dedicated the next three pages to printing their responses. The goal for this questionnaire is...
Forum video posted to SandpointOnline.com
By Reader Staff SandpointOnline.com has posted video from Wednesday night’s candidates forum at Sandpoint High School. The event drew an estimated 200 people to the SHS auditorium. Candidates from state and county offices sounded off...
SilverWing judgment favors county
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A longstanding legal dispute between Bonner County and SilverWing recently landed a judgment in the county’s favor. An abstract of judgment dated April 28 awarded Bonner County $741,730.06 plus...
Local law enforcement organize manhunt
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff An attempted traffic stop Monday night triggered a car chase and gunfire on Bonner County Sheriff’s deputies. Oldtown resident Patrick Allen Geaudreau, 27, is at large and wanted by...
Candidates’ forum streams live TONIGHT!
Candidates for the local elective offices that are up for vote in the Idaho primary election will be on the stage at a candidates’ forum Wednesday, May 11, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Sandpoint High...
Primary forum vets candidates
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff If you’re looking to make an informed vote this primary election, be sure to turn out next week for a candidate forum. Sandpoint Online and the Sandpoint Reader are...
