Carol Deaner retires as POAC board president
By Reader Staff For nearly five decades, the Pend Oreille Arts Council has been a cornerstone of the Sandpoint arts scene, with a dedicated team of working board members at its core. Carol Deaner,...
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Festival at Sandpoint offers spring masterclasses
By Reader Staff This past fall, the Festival at Sandpoint began partnering with Lake Pend Oreille School District to provide instrumental support for beginning band students. In conjunction with its Instrument Library Program, the...
Fundraiser for local arts celebrates the work of Sandra Salo Deutchman
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The work of renowned painter Sandra Salo Deutchman will be the focus of a new exhibition from the Pend Oreille Arts Council, which will host a free opening reception...
Local schools to receive state funding for vape detectors
By Reader Staff The Lake Pend Oreille School District is among 31 other districts and charter schools around the state that will receive funding to install vape detectors in high school bathrooms and locker...
Possible asbestos discovered at Sandpoint Middle School
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff While fixing the second water line leak in three months at Sandpoint Middle School — this time outside the lunchroom — on Feb. 13, staff discovered what could be...
Reflections on the 2023 Legislature and goals for 2024
By Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle Reader Contributor Happy New Year! Last year at this time we faced a forecast that the state of Idaho had $1.4 billion of expected tax collections above planned expenses....
What to know about Election Day 2023
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 for a range of city, school trustee and other district offices. Six candidates are running for three seats on the...
Candidates’ forum scheduled for Oct. 17
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Sandpoint Reader, KRFY 88.5 FM Panhandle Community Radio and Sandpoint Online will host a candidates’ forum Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Community Hall (204...
Almost half of Idaho public schools now using See Tell Now! safety tip line
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff As schools around Idaho opened their doors to begin the 2023-’24 academic year in recent days, the Idaho State Board of Education announced Sept. 6 that more than 300...
Big turnout fuels successful recall effort in W. Bonner School District
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Voters in the West Bonner County School District made headlines around the state Aug. 29, turning out in large numbers to successfully recall two trustee members. The results of...
