By Reader Staff
Long a downtown Sandpoint landmark, the Belwood Building at 301 Cedar St. will be honored with an Orchid Award from Preservation Idaho at a gathering Saturday, Aug. …
By Rebecca Holland
Reader Contributor
Elections have consequences or, as some say, deliver results. After former-Mayor Carrie Logan and much of the fire department’s personnel went on record against City …
By Carrie Logan
Reader Contributor
The Idaho Transportation Department and the city of Sandpoint (non-elected officials) have been talking about “the Curve” or “Couplet.” How did this project raise its …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Thanks to the Sandpoint Historic Preservation Commission, with an assist from the Bonner County Museum, residents and visitors alike are able to hold an abundance …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Board of Bonner County Commissioners is experiencing pushback following the news that the county may transition their current Emergency Management Services system from county-operated …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint Amtrak Train Depot turns 100 years old this month. I’ve got to say: For a century old, she still looks pretty good, although …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Leave it to Carrie Logan to finish her mayoral term with a bang.
The Sandpoint mayor and former councilwoman had an eventful final City Council …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s been years since Sandpoint City Hall saw a turnout like this Wednesday. About 150 bodies packed the building for the debate over a proposed …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A mayoral proclamation welcoming refugees in Sandpoint will be among Mayor Carrie Logan’s last actions in office.
According to Logan, the proclamation will occur at …
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 …
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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