Statewide COVID situation continues to improve
By Reader Staff
Last week, state health officials reported that Idaho had met the “peak” of its latest novel coronavirus surge, propelled by the highly contagious omicron variant.
This week, …
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Legislative redistricting prompts BoCo precinct changes
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners voted Feb. 15 to establish election precincts and polling places — a routine action, aside from the changes made necessary in 2022 …
Sandpoint City Council looks at Sand Creek waterfront code change
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Top City Hall staff joined with members of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and the public for a workshop Feb. 16 focused on …
BoCo commissioners approve 700-acre Selle Valley zone change
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The board of Bonner County commissioners voted Feb. 9 to approve the rezone of more than 700 acres in the Selle Valley, changing the land …
Idaho hits ‘peak’ of omicron surge
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
State health officials shared a message of tentative optimism Feb. 8 during their weekly novel coronavirus media update, telling reporters that Idaho is on the …
Community members sought for review panel in LPOSD superintendent search
By Reader Staff
The Lake Pend Oreille School District is asking for community members to get involved in the search for a superintendent to replace Tom Albertson, who is retiring …
New legislative map moves Rep. Heather Scott out of District 1
By Reader Staff
Bonner County is among the eight counties split in the legislative map upheld Jan. 27 by the Idaho Supreme Court, along with Ada, Bannock, Bonneville, Canyon, Kootenai, …
The ice rink(s) cometh
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
To some, an $8 million indoor ice arena in Sandpoint is a welcome concept, meant to increase recreational opportunities for both locals and visitors. For …
Sandpoint P&Z welcomes new members
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Gone are the days when the Sandpoint Planning and Zoning Commission was considered a sideshow to the City Council. More growth and development activity has …
$600 million income tax proposal heads to the Idaho House floor
By Clark Corbin
Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho Legislature’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced the largest tax cut in Idaho history on Jan. 18, moving a $600 million proposal …
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