Fiber Optics:
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint has a speed problem—and it has nothing to do with streets. For the last several years, public officials and private residents alike have explored options to establish more...
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One Zodiac employee listed in critical condition from Newport explosion
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Some more information has come in regarding the explosion at the Zodiac Aerospace facility in Newport, Wash. According to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff, on Tuesday, July 14, at...
Two-year-old killed in Oldtown motorhome fire
By Reader Staff We regret to report that a two-year-old child was killed in a motorhome fire in Oldtown last night. On July 14 at approximately 8 p.m., a structure fire was reported at...
Fire boat credited with saving several homes in Cape Horn
By Ben Olson Reader Staff At the Bayview public dock earlier this week, life seemed to be returning to normal. Kids splashed in the water as the temperature hit the mid-90s again. Chris’ Patio...
Idaho police arrest bank robbery suspect
Well, that didn’t take long. Only days after an unidentified male robbed Horizon Credit Union in Ponderay, Idaho State Police arrested Karl E. Erickson, 32, of Palmer, Alaska, in connection to the crime. According...
Cape Horn fire: The Aftermath
Story and photos by Ben Olson Reader Staff While over 400 fire personnel still fight to contain the Cape Horn fire outside of Bayview, the worst is apparently behind us. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter...
Bonner County Sheriff seeking robbery suspects
The Bonner County Sheriff is seeking information about these two individuals: Karl E. Erikson 08/08/1982, 32 year old from Wasilla, Alaska is wanted in connection with the robbery of Horizon Credit Union in Ponderay...
Riley remembered at memorial
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff One year ago Wednesday, Jeanetta Riley was killed by Sandpoint police officers when they were called to deal with a disturbance at Bonner General Health. Her death is still...
Senior Center: the tree stays
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The fate of the 140-year-old ponderosa pine in the Sandpoint Senior Center parking lot has been sealed: it will stay. After some number crunching and numerous redesigns of the...
Community holds strong in Cape Horn fire
Story by Cameron Rasmusson Photos by Ben Olson Reader Staff There’s nothing like a crisis to show the true nature of a community, and the Cape Horn Fire is no exception. When the blaze first...
