City Council roundup: Train bridges and trash bills
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint City Council took up a number of old business items Sept. 18, chief among them pushback to a recent decision by the U.S. …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint City Council took up a number of old business items Sept. 18, chief among them pushback to a recent decision by the U.S. …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Violence erupted July 2 at City Beach. Angry words escalated to physical blows. A baseball bat allegedly crashed down on an unnamed juvenile female victim. …
By Mark Sauter
Reader Contributor
The Bonner County fire chiefs and volunteer ambulance agency leaders have met and agreed to develop an EMS service delivery plan. They have teamed up …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint approved a letter to county officials calling for an open process involving all stakeholders when it comes to proposed changes in …
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 …
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