BoCo requests grant extension for fairgrounds RV park
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The May 16 business meeting of the board of Bonner County commissioners proved to be another contentious chapter in the debate over a state-funded RV …
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Johnson Creek Bridge and Road reopen near Clark Fork
By Reader Staff
Engineers with the U.S. Forest Service and contracting officials with the Idaho Department of Lands announced April 27 that work had been completed to replace a bridge …
BoCo Republican Central Committee seeking applicants for county assessor
By Reader Staff
Following the announcement from Bonner County Assessor Grant Dorman that he would resign his office, citing health concerns, effective June 2, the Bonner County Republican Central Committee …
Shea wins reelection to E. Bonner Co. Library Board in heated campaign
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Bonner County voters returned a number of incumbents to office in the May 16 election for trustee positions on the East Bonner County Library and …
The ‘who,’ ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where’ and ‘how’ of the May 16 election
By Reader Staff
The ballot for the Tuesday, May 16 election will ask Bonner County voters to weigh in on candidates for trustee positions on the East Bonner County Library …
Sandpoint Travers Park ‘inclusive play’ presentation and playground tour
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint area residents are invited to attend an “Inclusive Play Presentation and Playground Tour,” set for Tuesday, May 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., hosted by …
County solid waste improvement plan sees overhaul, contract awarded
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners addressed motions from a wide swath of county departments at the board’s May 9 business meeting, casting unanimous votes in favor of …
Library officials file police report, citing online ‘threat’ to staff
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Amid the many claims and counterclaims regarding library materials considered “obscene” or otherwise “harmful” to minors — which have roiled controversy at the federal, state …
Reader earns awards for 2022 reporting at annual Idaho Press Club gathering
By Reader Staff
Media professionals from across the state celebrated their achievements in reporting over the past year, with the annual gathering April 29 of the Idaho Press Club membership …
Early voting open, absentee ballot deadline approaching for May 16 election
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Bonner County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 16 for an election that will include candidates for trustee positions on the East Bonner …
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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.
