Gatekeepers of paradise
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Being born and raised in Sandpoint, I’ve done a bit of gatekeeping over the years. The term “gatekeeping” began trending a few years ago to describe “When someone takes...
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Sandpoint City Hall seeking applicants for P&Z, Arts and Culture, and ADA advisory positions
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint is seeking applicants for a number of advisory positions, including on the Planning and Zoning Commission; Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission; and Americans With...
What’s on the general election ballot?
By Ben Olson Reader Staff With the 2024 general election around the corner, it’s important to be as informed as possible before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s a quick rundown of everything...
The Lumberjill: Abortion is not a four-letter word
By Jen Jackson Quintano Reader Columnist “Abortion is health care.” These words came from the lips of Sandpoint’s own Dr. Amelia Huntsberger, as she testified to the Senate Finance Committee last week about the...
Sandpoint council adopts ballot language for 25-year, 1% local option tax
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff When Sandpoint voters go to the polls in November, they’ll be asked whether they support levying a 1% local option tax on their purchases — with funds dedicated to...
Voters need to press local government to take care of stray dogs
By Mark Hon Reader Contributor If your beloved dog went missing, and was found alone, sick or injured, what would you want to have happen to it? Would you want it humanely cared for...
Bonner County lights up for Independence Day
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Communities across Bonner County are coming together under canopies of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, with each city putting their unique spin on this year’s...
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...
City to break ground on Phase 2 of Travers skatepark expansion
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint will join Dreamland Skateparks and the Bonner County Skatepark Association on Thursday, May 30 for a 3:30 p.m. groundbreaking on Phase 2 of the skatepark...
First quarter update from the mayor’s office
By Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm Reader Contributor Since my inauguration on Jan. 3, 2024, transitioning into the mayorship has been a journey of adaptation and transformation. Amid the typical challenges of acclimating to new...
