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By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I’m approaching my seventh anniversary of living in Sandpoint. Upon my arrival, I had only the incredible surroundings, a new bartending gig and the online …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I’m approaching my seventh anniversary of living in Sandpoint. Upon my arrival, I had only the incredible surroundings, a new bartending gig and the online …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
More high drama was on display at the Bonner County administration building over the past week, with the trespassing of two individuals from county commissioners’ …
By Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm
Reader Contributor
In the coming days, many of you will be setting resolutions for the new year, reflecting on the past with gratitude, giving thought, …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The regular Jan. 3 meeting of the Sandpoint City Council ushered in a number of big changes at City Hall, with the swearing-in of Jeremy …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Among the biggest news to come out of Sandpoint City Hall in a year filled with hefty headlines was the pre-holiday announcement by City Administrator …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners covered a number of issues at the forefront of the public’s consciousness during their regular Tuesday business meeting Dec. …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s been a long road to travel, but the downtown Sandpoint waterfront design competition reached a critical juncture Nov. 15, when members of the City …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Current and former Sandpoint city staff, elected officials, friends and members of the Russell family, as well as representatives of local court sports groups, construction …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The uproar over the James E. Russell Sports Center at Travers Park took another dramatic turn at the Oct. 18 regular meeting of the Sandpoint …
By Zach Hagadone and Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
A near-capacity crowd turned out Oct. 17 at the Sandpoint Community Hall for a candidates’ forum featuring office seekers in contested races …
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