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‘Just pure chaos’

By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff

Joseph R. Biden Jr. took the oath of office Jan. 20 as the 46th president of the United States, swearing to “preserve, protect and defend …

From Bonner County to outer space

By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff

North Idaho may soon have a connection to a worldwide effort to launch a space-based internet service into every nook and cranny of the planet.…

Bonner Co. 2021 budget moves forward

By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff

Bonner County commissioners moved to adopt the FY2021 budget following Aug. 24 public hearings that featured little to no public input.

The county’s general budget …

Festival gun suit continues

By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff

Bonner County’s lawsuit against the city of Sandpoint regarding The Festival at Sandpoint’s weapons policy is tentatively set to see a courtroom in late May, …

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