The Definition of Squander
By Matt LomeReader Contributor Fewer than two years ago, I bought a home in Sagle in the lovely suburban neighborhood located just to the south of Sandpoint’s iconic Long Bridge. One of the determining...
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Utilities Commission accepting comments on Northern Lights wildfire plan
By Reader Staff Local electric utility Northern Lights Inc. is seeking approval from state regulators for its 2026-’28 wildfire mitigation plan, which details how the nonprofit power provider is working to reduce the risk...
Idaho Master Naturalists Pend Oreille Chapter offers 2026 classes
By Reader Staff The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists announced its slate of classes for 2026, including topics such as native wildlife and plants, waterways, mountains and geology of the area....
Passing Northside Fire levy measure would benefit all community members
By Barbara SchriberReader Contributor I wanted to share a few thoughts as someone who lives in the Northside Fire District about the levy override coming up on the Tuesday, Nov. 4 ballot. You might...
A delivery of hope (and food)
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There’s a theory that sandwiches taste better when someone else makes them. I wonder what the consensus is on delivered meals? Since 2019, the students at Lake Pend Oreille...
ITD speeds up timeline for Long Bridge replacement with $200K for new study
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff A new study by the Idaho Transportation Department will begin the process of identifying possible replacements for the U.S. 95 “Long Bridge” south of Sandpoint. According to an announcement...
ITD to host in-person info session, seek online comments on U.S. 95 projects
By Reader Staff The Idaho Transportation Department is again seeking public comment on improvement projects along U.S. 95 from Dufort Road to Lakeshore Drive, with an upcoming in-person meeting and online comment period. Those...
Sandpoint SummerFest celebrates 30th years
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff It’s been 30 years since the first annual event once known as Jerryfest, which over the past three decades has morphed into SummerFest — an all-out seasonal party full of...
County approves altered CUP for Panhandle Bike Ranch in Sagle
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff After six and a half hours of tears, cheers and spirited arguments on June 24, the Bonner County board of commissioners approved an appeal from the Panhandle Bike Ranch,...
Sagle, Westside fire districts approve successor joint powers agreement
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff It has been a season of dramatic change for the Selkirk Fire service. First came calls for a change in the joint powers agreement leadership in October, followed by...
