Woodward will seek Dist. 1 Senate seat
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff As candidates have filed to run for local office in the November election, Jim Woodward has his eye on the May 2024 Republican primary, announcing Sept. 7 that he...
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City, LPOSD candidates declared for Nov. 2023 election
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff It’s not a presidential election year, but the November 2023 election will be a lively one locally, with a deep field of candidates for a number of high-profile city...
Public sounds off on proposed Trestle Creek development
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Officials, developers and members of the public gathered Sept. 6 for a public hearing regarding the Idaho Club’s permit request for a community dock at Trestle Creek. The...
Tensions between Bonner County commissioners spur a new agenda bylaw
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The Bonner County commissioners’ regular Tuesday, Sept. 12 business meeting was punctuated by three separate recesses, as acting-Commission Chair Luke Omodt attempted to rein in extensive deliberation and public...
Almost half of Idaho public schools now using See Tell Now! safety tip line
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff As schools around Idaho opened their doors to begin the 2023-’24 academic year in recent days, the Idaho State Board of Education announced Sept. 6 that more than 300...
Council selects three new pieces for ‘Silver Box’ art-on-loan program
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Sandpoint City Council members have selected three pieces of sculpture to be displayed at locations around the city through the Silver Box Program, marking the sixth year of the...
‘Egregious behavior’
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff A season of high drama in the West Bonner County School District is moving into a new phase Thursday, Sept. 7, when the Bonner County Board of Canvassers will...
Candidates filing for city, school district positions
By Reader Staff The candidate filing period for city and special district elections remains open until Friday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m., with the offices of mayor and three Sandpoint City Council seats up...
State returns to Stage I fire restrictions
By Reader Staff As a spate of regional wildfires and numerous smoke-filled days have given way to cooler, wetter weather, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation announced Aug. 30 that the state would...
‘This is your sled hill’
By Reader Staff Shortly before the final band took the stage at the inaugural SledFest fundraiser on Aug. 26, Kaniksu Land Trust Executive Director Katie Egland Cox made an important announcement to the community...
