ARPA fund legal opinion should arrive within the week
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The use of American Rescue Plan Act funds by Bonner County has remained a hot topic of discussion at weekly commissioner meetings since early November, …
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New Sandpoint City Council members sworn in
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
There will be a few new faces around City Hall after the swearing in and election certification Jan. 5 of Council members Joel Aispuro, Justin …
Deputy prosecutor alleges ‘defamation campaign’ by county officials
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County Deputy Prosecutor Scott Bauer filed a notice of tort claim Dec. 28 against Bonner County, alleging “malicious defamation” by Commissioners Dan McDonald and …
The year in re- and preview
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As has become our custom, we like to set aside some time and space at the end of the year to reflect on the events …
Albertson to retire from LPOSD
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Tom Albertson, superintendent of the Lake Pend Oreille School District, announced his retirement at the district’s board of trustees meeting Dec. 14, marking the end …
City seeking grant to improve portion of Division Ave.
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Among the items on the agenda at the Dec. 15 meeting of the Sandpoint City Council — its last of 2021— was authorization for an …
County treasurer rescinds resignation
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County Treasurer Cheryl Piehl offered her resignation Sept. 21 to the county Board of Commissioners, sharing that her retirement from more than 30 years …
COVID-19 quarantine guidelines altered
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new coronavirus guidelines Dec. 27, stating that individuals carrying asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 can shorten their isolation …
BoCo refuses FAA grant
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners voted Dec. 28 to refuse grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, expressing concerns about the source of the money as well …
Ponderay announces purchase of lakefront property extending the Bay Trail
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Contributor
The city of Ponderay announced Dec. 22 plans to use local option tax revenue to purchase waterfront property, expanding public access to Lake Pend Oreille.…
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TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss a Valentine’s Party, Living Voices, an Opera Soiree, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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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.
