A dying cause
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If tourism is the lifeblood of a community like Sandpoint, philanthropy clubs are its heart and soul. Most of us don’t realize the importance of …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If tourism is the lifeblood of a community like Sandpoint, philanthropy clubs are its heart and soul. Most of us don’t realize the importance of …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners touched on multiple aspects of the county’s finances — including the much-debated fairgrounds funds — at their meeting on …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts its two-day Christmas Craft Fair, plus the fifth annual Gingerbread House Contest, Saturday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Nearly …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has now weighed in on the continuing debate about the future location of an RV park expansion at …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
It’s been just over a week since Bonner County Prosecuting Attorney Louis Marshall, Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler and Sandpoint Police Chief Corey Coon released …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Fair Board met for its regular business meeting Nov. 8, receiving updates from departments and, more than anything, establishing footing around certain …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Speed. Precision. Offensive strategy. Defensive strategy. Communication.
These are some of the hallmarks of sports, from football to basketball and beyond. They’re also integral to …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
I’ve long been a fan of the pre-game playlist. One can pre-game for anything: a party, an interview, a workout. It’s all about setting the …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The 2019 Bonner County Fair theme — “Bounty of the County” — doesn’t only refer to the gigantic zucchini fairgoers are sure to see Wednesday, …
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