Public meeting set for Sandpoint parks planning
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Those who want to weigh in on the development of the city’s parks and recreation master plan have their chance today.
The city is hosting …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Those who want to weigh in on the development of the city’s parks and recreation master plan have their chance today.
The city is hosting …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The race is on to whip downtown Sandpoint into shape before the start of the summer season.
Traditionally seen as kicking off with Lost in …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The road to Sandpoint for AquaGem Jewelry co-owner Angelito Marapao began in the Philippines.
A 13-year-old just starting to learn the craft of jewelry, he …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A new golden age may be dawning for Cedar Street Bridge.
The building that spans Sand Creek has a storied history of ups and downs, …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
While local nonprofits rely on donations year-round, there’s only one day a year when Idaho Gives.
The annual statewide event brings together nonprofits from Bonners …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The U.S. House of Representatives isn’t the same workplace for a Republican Congressman that it was four months ago.
Just ask freshman Rep. Russ Fulcher. …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Washington State Rep. Matt Shea is under fire again following the release of his conversations with far-right figures who indulge in violent fantasies about their …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Could it be gold? Jewels? Decades-old cash? Or nothing at all?
These are the questions obsessing the folks at Sandpoint Super Drug following the discovery …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Plenty of locals need no extra reason to see Sadie Sicilia in concert.
The local singer and songwriter has a strong local following thanks to …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
One of the longest legislative sessions in Idaho history came to a close last Thursday with a bang of the gavel by Lt. Gov. Janice …
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