Senior Center trees to come down Friday
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Sandpoint Senior Center (SASi) has announced they will make a first leap forward in beginning the parking lot project. Friday morning, two of the three trees in the...
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Bonner County declared disaster area
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In an emergency meeting Friday morning, Bonner County Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring a local disaster emergency in Bonner County due to wildfires burning out of control. According to...
The two faces of the Oath Keepers
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff In just over five years, the Oath Keepers have acquired something of an iconic public image. You’ve no doubt seen them in media photos and broadcasts of media events...
Idaho replaces 420 mile marker with 419.9 to thwart stoner theft
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Stoners, your days are over for decorating your walls with 420 mile marker signs. Idaho transportation officials said the iconic mile marker sign has now been replaced with 419.9...
Bear sticks head through cat door at Schweitzer condo
Doug Harder, who lives near Schweitzer Mountain, said a bear stuck its head through a cat door at his condo Thursday night. This is not Harder’s first run in with a bear. He said a...
Flying drones causing problems with firefighting
By Chris Balboni Reader Contributor Firefighters in the western United States have seen a new obstacle this season: drones. Labeled “hobby drones” by officials, the unmanned vehicles that typically carry compact video cameras have...
Common Knowledge to close its doors
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Over the course of 10 years, Common Knowledge has established itself as something of a Sandpoint institution in its own right. It’s understandably bittersweet for co-owner Shelby Rognstad, then,...
Police shooting leaves one suspect dead
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A coalition of law enforcement officials across North Idaho are investigating the officer-involved shooting of a Sandpoint man that occurred Tuesday afternoon. According to Sandpoint Police Department officials, Casey...
Comments open for mine permit at Rock Creek
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff If you have an opinion on the proposed Rock Creek Mine, now is the time to make your voice heard. With the Montana Department of Environmental Quality considering the...
Festival at Sandpoint time lapse video is live
For five days, a time lapse was running from the press box, capturing all the work and dedication it takes to set up the field at the Festival at Sandpoint. The video has gone...
