Paving project delays Mudhole opening
By Reader Staff An extensive paving project at the Priest River Recreation Area known as “The Mudhole” will result in further delays to opening the campground for the 2024 season. U.S. Army Corps of...
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‘We trust our librarians’: Demonstration shows support for libraries
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff About 70 people gathered July 1 at the Sandpoint branch of the East Bonner County Library to express their support for the library and opposition to House Bill 710,...
County approves altered CUP for Panhandle Bike Ranch in Sagle
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff After six and a half hours of tears, cheers and spirited arguments on June 24, the Bonner County board of commissioners approved an appeal from the Panhandle Bike Ranch,...
Dems rally to support libraries as Idaho’s ‘harmful materials’ bill takes effect
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Librarians around the state have spent a tense several months preparing for House Bill 710 to take effect. The legislation, passed by lawmakers in April and signed into law...
Idaho law enforcement prepares for 4th celebrations
By Reader Staff Starting this week, regional law enforcement partners are working together to ensure the safety of North Idaho travelers and recreationists during the Fourth of July holiday with an all-hands-on-deck approach to...
Update on Black Rock cleanup: ‘At this point, there isn’t going to be any movement’
By Reader Staff For the better part of 15 years, the communities of Ponderay, Kootenai and Sandpoint have collaborated to create, sustain and expand the Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail — a 1.5-mile stretch of...
Lake Pend Oreille approaches summer pool on June 19
By Ben Olson Reader Staff After a slow refill due to metal defects discovered on a spillway gate at Albeni Falls Dam, Lake Pend Oreille approached summer pool elevation on June 19. By press time,...
Sandpoint P&Z opens the way for new hotel project at City Beach
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The biggest news to break over Sandpoint in recent months has been the announcement that Whitefish, Mont.-based Averill Hospitality is poised to begin redevelopment at the Best Western Edgewater...
Council to meet June 20 in recognition of Juneteenth
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Proceedings of the Sandpoint City Council will be on Thursday, June 20 — a departure from the usual Wednesday meeting date, due to recognition of the Juneteenth federal holiday...
Branden Durst sues West Bonner for ‘breach of contract’
By Ryan Suppe IdahoEdNews.org Former West Bonner School District Superintendent Branden Durst has sued the district over the board of trustees’ termination of his contract last fall. Durst appeared to resign from the district...
