Bonner County sees ‘high’ COVID-19 transmission rate
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The U.S. hit a major milestone in the fight against the novel coronavirus on Aug. 2, announcing that 70% of American adults had received at …
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Council hears budget workshop presentation
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint city staff presented a wide-ranging overview of the preliminary fiscal year 2022 budget to council members Aug. 4, including deep dives into several specific …
ISP joining multi-agency campaign against aggressive driving
By Reader Staff
More Idaho State Police troopers will patrol Idaho roadways through Sunday, Aug. 8 in a multi-agency education and enforcement campaign to reduce aggressive driving.
“All of us …
COVID cases rise in Idaho
By Reader Staff
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 guidance on July 27, now recommending that people in counties with “substantial and high transmission rates” of …
City approves max preliminary budget, schedules public workshop and hearing
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is moving into its budget season after City Council members voted July 21 to adopt maximum preliminary expenditures of almost $40.6 …
BoCo Commissioner Steve Bradshaw announces run for governor
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County District 1 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw announced his run for Idaho governor July 27, sharing his deeply conservative platform in a media release.
“Biden’s …
Containment efforts continue on Trestle Creek fire
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint Ranger District regained management responsibilities for the Trestle Creek Complex fire from the Nevada Incident Management Team 3 on July 24 “due to …
Rep. Priscilla Giddings to face ethics committee in August for two complaints
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris
Idaho Capital Sun
According to the Idaho Legislature’s House Journal, the House Ethics Committee has received two complaints against Rep. Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird, alleging conduct unbecoming …
Bonner County files complaint against Sagle RV park developer
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Bonner County issued a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against developer Craig Hermsmeyer on July 13 for the landowner’s unpermitted RV park development on …
‘Turning downtown around’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
At its regular meeting July 20, the Sandpoint Planning and Zoning Commission heard a presentation from senior administrators as well as brand-new staff members on …
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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.
