Lions will host 2021 Fourth of July parade
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The 2021 Sandpoint Fourth of July will occur under the auspices of the Lions Club, as it has done — with one interruption, in 2020 …
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Idaho Gives set to run April 29-May 6
By Reader Staff
Nonprofits around the state are ready, willing and able to accept donations from Gem State residents for the 2021 edition of Idaho Gives, this year scheduled to …
CDC updates mask guidance for vaccinated people
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Federal health authorities updated COVID-19 safety guidelines on April 27, announcing that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear face coverings outdoors, unless in …
Here We Have Idaho
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Even from almost 500 miles away, the tension at the Idaho Statehouse is palpable as the Legislature continues into its near-historic time in session — …
Judge hears cross motions in second Festival gun suit
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Kootenai County District Judge Lansing L. Haynes heard cross motions for summary judgment April 26 in the case against the Festival at Sandpoint and city …
Legislative staffer who alleges assault by Idaho representative will be subpoenaed to testify publicly
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris and Audrey Dutton
Idaho Capital Sun
The 19-year-old legislative staffer who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger will be compelled to testify publicly …
BGH defers local vaccine efforts to pharmacies, other providers
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Novel coronavirus vaccination appointments opened earlier this month for anyone 16 and older across Idaho. Meanwhile, in Bonner County, providers are seeing a decrease in …
Here We Have Idaho
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As the Idaho Legislature steams toward meeting or exceeding its previous record for number of days in session — reaching 101 days on April 21, …
City to revisit dog policies
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
In a presentation to the Sandpoint City Council at its regular meeting April 21, City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton presented a range of proposed policies to …
Here we have Idaho
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Only twice before has the Idaho Legislature been in session as long as it has in 2021. In 2003, lawmakers sat for a record 118 …
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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.
