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Want to support independent local journalism? The Sandpoint Reader is our town's local, independent weekly newspaper. "Independent" means that the Reader is locally owned, in a partnership between Publisher Ben Olson and Keokee Co. Publishing, the media company owned by Chris Bessler that also publishes Sandpoint Magazine and Sandpoint Online.
2024 election results » Sandpoint Reader
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff. The 2024 general election was historic by every measure. Former-President Donald Trump won both the popular and Electoral College vote, besting Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris by a comfortable margin and — once he’s inaugurated in January 2025 — becoming only the second president in U.S. history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office.
BOCC Archives » Sandpoint Reader
Dec 11, 2024 · Want to support independent local journalism? The Sandpoint Reader is our town's local, independent weekly newspaper. "Independent" means that the Reader is locally owned, in a partnership between Publisher Ben Olson and Keokee Co. Publishing, the media company owned by Chris Bessler that also publishes Sandpoint Magazine and Sandpoint Online.
Planning Commission seeks public input on proposed Comp Plan …
The Bonner County Planning Commission, Planning Department and GIS began updating the Comprehensive Plan map in 2022 and have devised a new plan to drum up public comment — hosting open houses around the county. The department scheduled 10 events from 3-7 p.m. each, the first of which was held ...
Early voting set to open for Nov. 5 election » Sandpoint Reader
By Reader Staff Early voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election will open Monday, Oct. 21 and run through Friday, Nov. 1, according to the Bonner County Elections Office. Hours will be Monday-Friday, from...
‘Giving Thanks’ in the form of song » Sandpoint Reader
Nov 23, 2024 · By Ben Olson Reader Staff. Thanksgiving in Sandpoint has become a Shook-ie affair. The hometown stars Laurie and Katelyn Shook will bring Shook Twins back to the Panida for the annual “Giving Thanks” concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Tribal artifacts uncovered during McArthur Lake project could …
Nov 9, 2024 · The AASHTO President’s Transportation Award is the most prestigious accolade that state transportation departments can receive, and recognizes the discovery of hundreds of tribal artifacts during excavation along U.S. 95 near McArthur Lake.
Tango Cafe prepares for new ownership, rebranding to Marigold …
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff. Longtime Tango Cafe owner Judy Colegrove is preparing to hand over the keys to the eatery located in the atrium of the Sandpoint Center at 414 Church St., which has become a local hub for everything from business meetings and organizational events to social gatherings with a core of committed regulars.
BOCC Chair Omodt tenders resignation » Sandpoint Reader
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff. District 3 Bonner County Commissioner Luke Omodt submitted his letter of resignation to the county clerk on Aug. 20 — effective Saturday, Sept. 7 — putting an early end to his term, which would have otherwise lasted until January.
Candidate Questionnaire: 2024 primary election - Sandpoint Reader
District 3. Dimitry Borisov, R. Age: 45 Birthplace and residence: Soviet Union, residing in Clark Fork, Idaho Years lived in Bonner County: 23 Past/current government service (if applicable): N/A Profession: self-employed Education: some college Contact info: dimitry47b.org, [email protected] 1.