Citing $40M in lost revenue, Lakes Commission argues for earlier refill, later drawdown on LPO By Zach HagadoneReader Staff A long-awaited analysis of how seasonal pool fluctuations on Lake Pend Oreille affect the area’s...
Sandpoint’s ‘upscale resale store’ celebrates 20 years By Kathryn LarsonReader Contributor The Community Assistance League’s 25th annual rummage sale wrapped up in November 2005. As volunteers faced yet another mountain of high-quality leftovers with...
By Ben OlsonReader Staff For the past 12 years, the Hoot Owl Cafe has hosted a soup kitchen every Monday night to feed the community — an anniversary celebrated by volunteers and patrons on...
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 on Jan. 20 to deny an application for a building location permit for the Panhandle Bike Ranch in Sagle, reaffirming an administrative...
By Reader Staff The Board of Trustees of the East Bonner County Library District recently approved the design for a two-level, 4,456 sq. ft. expansion to be located on the northwest corner of the...
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The Sandpoint City Council is poised to make a decision regarding the City Beach RV park at its Wednesday, Feb. 4 meeting, following a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation...
Thoughts on the Sandpoint city administrator position By Carrie LoganReader Contributor This Shakespearean quote seems appropriate, given the renewed discussion about whether or not to add a city administrator position to the city payroll....
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff In its first meeting of 2026 — and including newcomers Joe Tate and Joshua Torrez — the Sandpoint City Council made what Mayor Jeremy Grimm called “one of the most...
By Reader Staff Author Whitney Rae Palmer has released The Mysterious Pend Oreille Paddler, Part 3, a conclusion to her comical series about the local water serpent set along the scenic shores of Lake...
After 30 years, Ward Tollbom announces retirement from Hen’s Tooth Studio in downtown Sandpoint By Ben OlsonReader Staff Every small town has its characters that make it more than just a collection of buildings...
