BoCo prosecutor condemns parole of brothers who killed USFS officer in 1989
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Following a decision April 9 by the Idaho Commission of Parole and Pardons to release James and Joseph Pratt after serving 32 years of their …
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Hoodoo Valley rezone decision postponed
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Members of the Bonner County Board of Commissioners opened a public hearing April 14 with an announcement: They wouldn’t be making a decision on the …
Despite protests by mask opponents, library board holds to face-covering policy
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Board members of the East Bonner County Library District faced a restive crowd at their April 12 meeting, as dozens of opponents of the library’s …
Governor takes strong stance against ‘vaccine passports’
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho Gov. Brad Little presented a strong stance against so-called “vaccine passports” during a live announcement April 7, sharing that he’d be signing an executive …
Idaho closes in on half a million vaccinated residents
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to gain speed, with anyone 16 and older — regardless of comorbid health conditions — being able to access appointments …
BoCo drops appeal of Festival gun suit
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Board of Bonner County Commissioners announced March 16 that it will drop its appeal of the lawsuit against the city of Sandpoint regarding The …
Work planned on Long Bridge, U.S. 95-Lakeshore intersection
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A number of changes and improvements are slated for the Long Bridge and its surrounding southern roadway, with the Idaho Transportation embarking on a project …
Council approves $1M+ contract for Memorial Field parking, boat launch improvements
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Back in the days before COVID-19 dominated every aspect of American life, in Sandpoint, the big issue was the War Memorial Field reconstruction project, which …
Groups urge reconsideration of Trestle Creek development
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
A handful of local conservation groups are joining forces to push back against a marina development planned for the Trestle Creek area of Hope, arguing …
Past, present, pandemic
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Messages surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic in Idaho are becoming increasingly more optimistic, with Gov. Brad Little taking a tone of near-victory in a March …
