Idaho’s population surpasses 2 million in 2024
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Riding a surge in population from 2021 to 2023, there are now more than 2 million people living in Idaho, according to numbers reported Dec. …
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Sandpoint City Hall warns residents of ‘sophisticated’ scam involving phony city invoices
By Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is alerting community members to an apparent scam perpetrated on a local business that was told to pay a false invoice from the …
Commissioner-elect Domke declines to assume District. 1 seat early
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Commissioner-elect Brian Domke has rejected an appointment to serve out the remainder of current Dist. 1 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw’s term — which ends Monday, Jan. …
Though undisclosed, signs point to Amazon as future tenant of new development near Sandpoint Airport
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A proposed industrial development at Great Northern Road and Woodland Drive has raised concerns for at least one neighbor that Amazon could be considering locating …
North Idaho DUI Task Force to increase patrols over new year
By Reader Staff
The North Idaho DUI Task Force will close out 2024 with a final impaired driving enforcement operation from New Year’s Eve through Saturday, Jan. 4 aimed at …
LPOSD seeking applicants for Zone 4 trustee position
By Reader Staff
The Lake Pend Oreille School District is looking to fill a vacant position on the Board of Trustees following the Nov. 12 resignation of Geraldine Lewis, who …
‘Fleecing the flock’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee passed a resolution Dec. 17 to appoint Commissioner-elect Brian Domke to District 1 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw’s seat, despite Bradshaw’s …
Sheriff Wheeler’s temporary ‘resignation’ draws ‘concerns’ from local GOP Chair Herndon
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler voluntarily resigned his position, effective Dec. 13 — but only until he’s sworn in for a fifth term Jan. 13 …
ITD speeds up timeline for Long Bridge replacement with $200K for new study
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A new study by the Idaho Transportation Department will begin the process of identifying possible replacements for the U.S. 95 “Long Bridge” south of Sandpoint.…
Karen Matthee announced as new leader of BoCo Democrats
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Democrats will have a new leader headed into the new year, with the election of Karen Matthee to the position following the …
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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.
