Idaho bill would repeal law prohibiting private militias
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A bill working its way through the Idaho Legislature would repeal the section of state code that explicitly outlaws private militias, triggering alarm from as …
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Statewide COVID situation continues to improve
By Reader Staff
Last week, state health officials reported that Idaho had met the “peak” of its latest novel coronavirus surge, propelled by the highly contagious omicron variant.
This week, …
Legislative redistricting prompts BoCo precinct changes
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners voted Feb. 15 to establish election precincts and polling places — a routine action, aside from the changes made necessary in 2022 …
Sandpoint City Council looks at Sand Creek waterfront code change
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Top City Hall staff joined with members of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and the public for a workshop Feb. 16 focused on …
Idaho AG: BoCo ‘likely’ violated Open Meeting Law in ice rink matter
By Reader Staff
According to a legal opinion from the Idaho attorney general’s office obtained by the Reader late Feb. 16, Bonner County commissioners “likely” violated state Open Meeting Law …
BOCC denies Camp Bay Road vacation in second go-round with application
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The board of Bonner County commissioners unanimously denied an application to vacate a 2,550-foot section of Camp Bay Road before a packed audience Feb. 16, …
BoCo commissioners approve 700-acre Selle Valley zone change
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The board of Bonner County commissioners voted Feb. 9 to approve the rezone of more than 700 acres in the Selle Valley, changing the land …
Idaho hits ‘peak’ of omicron surge
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
State health officials shared a message of tentative optimism Feb. 8 during their weekly novel coronavirus media update, telling reporters that Idaho is on the …
Community members sought for review panel in LPOSD superintendent search
By Reader Staff
The Lake Pend Oreille School District is asking for community members to get involved in the search for a superintendent to replace Tom Albertson, who is retiring …
New legislative map moves Rep. Heather Scott out of District 1
By Reader Staff
Bonner County is among the eight counties split in the legislative map upheld Jan. 27 by the Idaho Supreme Court, along with Ada, Bannock, Bonneville, Canyon, Kootenai, …
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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.
