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 …
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 …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho’s Legislative District 1 has two new challengers, with Democrats Karen Matthee and Kathryn Larson joining the race for Seats A and B, respectively.
Rep. …
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
The 2024 Legislative session started on Jan. 8 with a cautiously optimistic State of the State address by Gov. Brad Little. His proposed …
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
Happy New Year and I hope all is well with you and your families.
As one of your District 1 representatives, it’s an …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Republican Rep. Mark Sauter has announced he will seek a second term serving in the District 1A seat of the Idaho Legislature.
Stating in a …
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
Later this week, Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke will be in town to talk with our students and school staff about the Idaho Launch …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A little more than two weeks after the 2023 Idaho Legislature adjourned on April 6, the Bonner County Republican Central Committee issued a vote of …
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
The 2023 Legislative Session ended last Thursday, April 6. As a freshman representative, I had few expectations. I had heard there would be …
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
It is the duty of the Legislature each session to set and approve a balanced state budget. I believe it’s the only required …
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