City to study feasibility of rec center
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A study approved by the city Wednesday may shed some light on the long-sought goal of establishing a Sandpoint recreation center.
The Sandpoint City Council …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A study approved by the city Wednesday may shed some light on the long-sought goal of establishing a Sandpoint recreation center.
The Sandpoint City Council …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Sandpoint Councilman Bob Camp, set to retire from the council in January, revived talks about establishing a railroad quiet zone in town Wednesday night.
A …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint approved the Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transportation bus system, better known as SPOT, for another year of funding Wednesday.
The bus system, which …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Idaho resident Bowe Bergdahl was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army last week but dodged prison time for deserting his post.
CNN reports that the …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Local elections wrapped Tuesday night with wins for Sandpoint City Council candidates Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro and John Darling.
By the time the ballots were …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
“Liza, Liza, Skies are Grey” is something of a departure for legendary local cinematographer Erik Daarstad.
One of the few fictional films he’s undertaken in …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
There may be uncertainty from Washington, D.C., surrounding health care, but Your Health Idaho isn’t going anywhere.
The state insurance marketplace, established following the passage …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A forum Monday night gave Sandpoint voters a glimpse of the ideas driving three of the six local City Council candidates.
Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Montana Rail Link opened up to media and conservation groups last week about the Aug. 13 derailment that overturned 33 cars and spilled 3,782 tons …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is preparing to introduce new software that will improve public access to its financial activity.
Authorized in the 2018 budget, the …
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