Brian Riley announces candidacy for BoCo commissioner Dist. 1 seat
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The actions of the Bonner County board of commissioners have been tumultuous — to say the least — and now comes a challenger to Dist. …
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Rebuilding home
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Contractors began work Nov. 13 on Phase 2 of the Pack River Delta wildlife restoration project, which includes the addition of eight islands and 10 …
BOCC addresses numerous county issues at special meeting
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In a sprawling special meeting Nov. 16, the Bonner County board of commissioners covered a laundry list of topics, ultimately passing several motions involving retention …
City Council votes to accept final downtown waterfront design report
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s been a long road to travel, but the downtown Sandpoint waterfront design competition reached a critical juncture Nov. 15, when members of the City …
BOCC battle of the public records requests
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners heard a full hour of public commentary, prior even to the consent agenda, at the regular business meeting on …
Most Americans want health exceptions in abortion bans. Political infighting keeps blocking them
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris
Idaho Capital Sun
The vast majority of Americans — 82%, according to a recent Marist poll — support allowing abortions at any stage of pregnancy to protect …
2023 election results
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
For the first time in eight years, Sandpoint will have a new mayor when Jeremy Grimm is sworn in at City Hall in January following …
IDL rules in favor of Idaho Club community dock near Trestle Creek
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller handed down a decision Oct. 27 approving the Idaho Club’s request for an encroachment permit for its 105-slip …
West Bonner’s three-member board selects two new trustees
By Darren Svan
Idaho Education News
The West Bonner School District gained positive traction Oct. 30 with two milestones: Trustees hired an experienced interim superintendent and filled two board vacancies.…
Date set for workshop on revised Sandpoint Comp Plan
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint City Hall has set a date for a town hall-style workshop on the revised Comprehensive Plan for Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 5-7 p.m. 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.
