Tagged: Cameron Rasmusson

Fiber Optics:

By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff

Sandpoint has a speed problem—and it has nothing to do with streets.

For the last several years, public officials and private residents alike have explored …

Trampled by Turtles:

For more than a decade, Minnesota-based band Trampled By Turtles has been redefining the sound of bluegrass. Members Dave Simonett, Tim Saxhaug, Dave Carroll, Erik Berry and Ryan Young demonstrate …

Riley remembered at memorial

By Cameron Rasmusson

Reader Staff

One year ago Wednesday, Jeanetta Riley was killed by Sandpoint police officers when they were called to deal with a disturbance at Bonner General Health.…

Bracing for an oil-train impact

By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff

At about 1 a.m. on July 6, 2013, a train carrying Bakken crude oil exploded in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. Minutes later, the town …

City considers city administration position

By Cameron Rasmusson

Reader Staff

 

If it clears an eventual council vote, officials may add a major new city position this budget season.

Council members are considering adding a …

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