Idaho re-enters Stage 4 of pandemic response
By Reader Staff
After nearly three months stuck in Stage 3 of its novel coronavirus pandemic response plan, also known as Idaho Rebounds, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
Category: News
Lawsuit threatened over Trestle Creek marina project
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
In a 60-day notice of intent released May 5, the Center for Biological Diversity, Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper and Idaho Conservation League notified parties responsible …
Two Fourths equal a whole lot of trouble
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Perhaps it’s fitting that a holiday commemorating the commencement of a world-historical conflict should generate controversy. So it has been with Sandpoint’s traditional Fourth of …
Idaho Press Club honors Reader with eight awards for 2020 reporting
By Reader Staff
Despite it being a year of historic tumult for the world in general, the Reader had a winning 2020 — at least as far as its reporting …
Army Corps announces local recreation site opening dates
By Reader Staff
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials announced April 27 that the 2021 Albeni Falls Dam recreation season will begin Saturday, May 8 with the opening of Riley …
What’s the special revenue bond election about?
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County voters will have the chance to vote on a special revenue bond on their May 18 ballot — a measure which would allow …
Spring 2021 election guide
To help share candidates’ positions on the issues, the Reader offers an election guide for the upcoming May 18 election. What follows are brief biographical entries on each candidate and …
Buckskin Saddle project final decision signed
By Reader Staff
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests announced April 27 that Sandpoint District Ranger Jessie Berner had signed that final decision on the Buckskin Saddle Project — a more …
BOCC approves zone change in Hoodoo Valley
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners approved a controversial zone change April 28 for 160 acres in the Hoodoo Valley, which would change the property from agricultural/forestry to …
Library to lift mask requirement June 1
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The East Bonner County Library announced May 3 that it would be dropping its face covering requirement effective Tuesday, June 1. The policy has been …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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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.
