By Reader Staff
The Carousel of Smiles celebrated the acquisition of a new location at 504 Church St. in October, and now organizers are preparing for what they’re calling “The …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint City Council voted unanimously Sept. 18 to repeal the city’s dog licensing ordinance. Removing the requirement is intended to solve an issue that …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
This September, Bonner County and the city of Sandpoint will allow their contracts with Better Together Animal Alliance to expire, bringing an end to two …
By Mark Hon
Reader Contributor
If your beloved dog went missing, and was found alone, sick or injured, what would you want to have happen to it? Would you want …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
While the agenda for the Wednesday, July 3 meeting of the Sandpoint City Council contains no new business, it does feature a number of items …
By Reader Staff
Innovia Foundation has awarded $1,089,400 in grants to 112 organizations in eastern Washington and North Idaho through its annual Community Grants Program, including a number in Bonner …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
After years of discussion, the city of Sandpoint is going to allow off-leash dogs at City Beach with the express purpose of harassing — and …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Just imagine it: The starting line is set. The racetrack before you is made of fresh, fluffy snow. There are cheers of anticipation all around. …
By Reader Staff
The 10 dogs brought to Better Together Animal Alliance in mid-January as part of an active investigation by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office are showing signs of …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Many in Bonner County consider both the human and non-human needs of their household equally important. With that in mind, several local organizations are teaming …
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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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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