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...
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‘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...
‘A journey of emotion’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The musical trio Everdream — formerly Affiniti — will fly in from Ireland to bring A Celtic Christmas to the Panida Theater (300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint) on...
‘Nothing more than a Narcissist refusing to come back down to reality’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff In a special meeting Nov. 19, Bonner County Republican Central Committee Chair Scott Herndon declared the Bonner County Commissioner Dist. 1 seat vacant — despite the protests of Commissioner...
Homebound Outreach: Bringing the library to your front door
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Sandpoint loves its branch of the East Bonner County Library for its inviting atmosphere, kind staff and vast array of books, movies and other resources, but few know that...
