Notes on a vicennial deadline
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff This week marks 20 years since the first edition of the Sandpoint Reader hit the streets on Dec. 23, 2004. That feels like a trick of the calendar —...
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The white elephant in the room
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Over the last thousand or so years, the rituals and traditions surrounding Christmas have been solidified in our minds as perfectly ordinary, though they’re anything but. In reality, if...
Commissioner-elect Domke declines to assume District. 1 seat early
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Commissioner-elect Brian Domke has rejected an appointment to serve out the remainder of current Dist. 1 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw’s term — which ends Monday, Jan. 13. Domke’s decision, announced...
Gift guide 2024: last-minute treasures
By Soncirey Mitchell and Zach Hagadone Reader Staff So, it’s less than a week until Christmas and Hanukkah and you’re looking for last-minute gifts even though you swore you’d be on top of it...
‘Fleecing the flock’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The Bonner County Republican Central Committee passed a resolution Dec. 17 to appoint Commissioner-elect Brian Domke to District 1 Commissioner Steve Bradshaw’s seat, despite Bradshaw’s insistence that he will...
Sheriff Wheeler’s temporary ‘resignation’ draws ‘concerns’ from local GOP Chair Herndon
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler voluntarily resigned his position, effective Dec. 13 — but only until he’s sworn in for a fifth term Jan. 13 — in order to...
‘One moment away from knowing someone who can change the world’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force gathered Dec. 10 to honor five community members who have exhibited outstanding dedication to preserving and advancing human rights. Cynthia Dalsing, Debbie...
Planning Commission seeks public input on proposed Comp Plan map changes
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The Bonner County Planning Commission, Planning Department and GIS began updating the Comprehensive Plan map in 2022 and have devised a new plan to drum up public comment —...
County pays $200K to Dave Bowman for physical injuries, violation of constitutional rights in trespassing case
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Nearly a year after the Bonner County board of commissioners trespassed frequent meeting attendees Dave Bowman and Rick Cramer from county property, the BOCC has issued an apology for...
Allegro Dance Studio presents The Nutcracker
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Allegro Dance Studio performers have been practicing tirelessly for the third annual presentation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, returning Friday, Dec. 13 for four full-length shows at the...
