Suspect being evaluated for competency in arson case
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The next phase in the arson case related to the July 4 fire that leveled the Army Surplus 1 store will come on Aug. 21, when Magistrate Judge Luke...
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Sandpoint council does away with city administrator position
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Sandpoint has ended its eight-year stint with a city administrator form of government, as City Council members voted 5-1 on July 17 to eliminate the position. Mayor Jeremy Grimm...
Trustee Reinbold resigns from WBCSD
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff West Bonner County School Board Trustee Troy Reinbold has tendered his resignation, citing work and family obligations. WBCSD Board Chair Margaret Hall announced Reinbold’s departure at the regular July...
Dems push back against Herndon’s ‘misinformation’
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff There is no known motive for the alleged arson that destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store on July 4, but that hasn’t stopped many commentators from indulging in speculation....
Suspect in Army Surplus arson makes first appearance in court
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Fewer than two weeks after a fire destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store at Oak Street and Fifth Avenue during a dramatic July 4 blaze, Sandpoint police announced July...
Sandpoint Council approves updated Comp Plan
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint has its first updated Comprehensive Plan in 15 years, after City Council members unanimously approved the final draft of the document at their regular July...
East and West Bonner library districts look at redrawing boundaries
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff East Bonner County has one of the most well used and financially healthy library districts in the state. While that’s good news for patrons from Sandpoint to Clark Fork,...
Arson investigation ongoing in Army Surplus fire
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff While the smoke has cleared, the rubble remains — as well as an investigation into a fire July 4 that authorities believe was set deliberately and resulted in the...
Steve Johnson announces bid for Dist. 1 BOCC seat
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Four months ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election, the race for Dist. 1 Bonner County commissioner took a turn with the announcement July 2 by Steve Johnson...
Council preview
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 related to high-profile projects...
