SASi receives Alzheimer’s grant
By Reader Staff
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization, recently awarded Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. (SASi) a $5,000 grant for respite care.
SASi will utilize these funds …
By Reader Staff
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization, recently awarded Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. (SASi) a $5,000 grant for respite care.
SASi will utilize these funds …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A pair of meetings over the next week will break down two issues of local concern: the exploratory drilling for silica near Lake Pend Oreille …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Workshopping the future of the University of Idaho extension property began in earnest this week, with contracted designers taking feedback to shape the project’s scope.…
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is losing two department heads in the coming weeks.
City Treasurer Shannon Syth is fast approaching her retirement date of Jan. …
By Reader Staff
The Sandpoint Arts Commission invites artists to submit artwork for installation in the Schweitzer Cutoff Roundabout. The Schweitzer Cutoff Roundabout and Bridge were opened on November 22 …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
The question of whether the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness will come to be will now be an issue Bonner County citizens can vote for …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
The Lake Pend Oreille School District is asking that all community members take part in a survey meant to help them “develop priorities” for …
By Reader Staff
Local business owner Richard Miller recently announced his candidacy for Bonner County Assessor.
With over 40 years of experience in property development and the construction industry, Miller …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Kaniksu Land Trust is well on its way to raise funds for the Pine Street Woods Community Forest, a proposed site for community members to …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Idaho’s beleaguered ag-gag bill suffered another legal blow last week after a U.S. court struck down key portions.
Signed into law by Gov. C.L. “Butch” …
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