City to host workshops on projects to be funded by proposed 1% tax
By Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint will be holding a series of public workshops to meet and discuss the parks site concepts and proposed sidewalk projects to be constructed …
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P&Z reschedules hearing on 25-acre rezone
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Citing lack of a quorum, the Sandpoint Planning and Zoning Commission pushed back its Sept. 28 public hearing on the proposed rezone and Comprehensive Plan …
Rosedale: ‘Our elections are secure’
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County Clerk Mike Rosedale is speaking out about allegations of fraud against Idaho and its counties in the 2020 presidential election, publicly denouncing claims …
Skatepark expansion in the works
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For the past 15 years, the King of the Kongcrete skateboarding competition has brought together skaters of Bonner County to share their love of the …
Where are all the workers? Part II
By Zach Hagadone and Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
This article is the second piece in an ongoing series during which the Reader will examine various aspects of the labor shortage …
Trestle Creek Complex nearly contained, forest closures lifted
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Wetting rains and cooling temperatures are helping bring this year’s fire season to a close — a milestone highlighted by the near-complete containment of the …
BoCo anti-mandate resolution workshop postponed
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The Board of Bonner County Commissioners announced on the office’s Facebook page Sept. 20 that a workshop regarding an anti-mandate resolution has been postponed.
Originally …
Medics shift focus to keeping patients at home
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County Emergency Medical Services Chief Jeff Lindsey obtained approval from county commissioners Sept. 21 to transfer funds from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act …
P&Z denies Sand Creek development ordinance rewrite
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint Planning and Zoning Commission members voted Sept. 21 to recommend denial of Title IX zoning changes governing construction within the 25-foot setback on Sand …
Panida announces hiring of new managing director
By Reader Staff
After a nearly two-month search, the Panida board of directors announced Sept. 14 that Veronica Lynn Knowlton has been hired as the managing director of the theater.…
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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.
