Looking toward a more resilient Sandpoint
Katie Botkin
Reader Contributor
Los Angeles may be 1,200 miles away, but its wildfires still have many in Sandpoint asking “what if it happens here?”
The Southern California fires are …
Katie Botkin
Reader Contributor
Los Angeles may be 1,200 miles away, but its wildfires still have many in Sandpoint asking “what if it happens here?”
The Southern California fires are …
By Reader Staff
Bonner General Health recently announced the launch of its new transitional care program, also known as “swing beds.”
A successful survey of BGH from its accrediting organization …
By Reader Staff
Fifth-grade students at Farmin-Stidwell Elementary School decided they wanted to give something back to the community during the holiday season, sending care baskets to kids and adults …
By Reader Staff
Though there’s little to no snow in the lowlands, it’s time to grab your friends and family Friday, Jan. 10 to celebrate the local SnowSchool at the …
By William M. Woodhouse
Reader Contributor
A vote to re-elect Mark Sauter as Representative for District 1 House Seat A will support women’s health and access to health care services …
By Reader Staff
To mark the one-year anniversary of the loss of reproductive health care offerings at Bonner General Health, The Pro-Voice Project is unveiling a multimedia exhibit titled Worth …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho Supreme Court justices ruled unanimously in June 2023 that the Festival at Sandpoint had the right to ban firearms on city-owned War Memorial Field …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Everything changed for Jake Gemkow last November. While loading wood into his pickup truck at his home in Sagle, Gemkow suddenly lost feeling on his …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
In recognition of International Women’s Day, women of Bonner and Boundary counties will gather on Friday, March 8 outside Bonner General Health for the Pro-Voice …
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