Plea amended to guilty of second-degree arson in July 4 Army Surplus fire
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint woman charged with setting a fire on July 4, 2024 that leveled the Army Surplus 1 store on Fifth Avenue and Oak Street …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint woman charged with setting a fire on July 4, 2024 that leveled the Army Surplus 1 store on Fifth Avenue and Oak Street …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners dedicated much of the Dec. 31 business meeting to discussing Sheriff Daryl Wheeler’s temporary resignation and whether the board …
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 …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The rape and kidnapping case against 20-year-old Josue E. Vado-Urbina has been dismissed with prejudice, according to court documents dated Nov. 6, which include a …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With the 2024 general election around the corner, it’s important to be as informed as possible before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s a …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Though a number of candidates have already announced their intention to run for Dist. 1 legislative and local offices, the official filing period for the …
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