Sandpoint P.D. Captain Rick Bailey announces retirement
By Reader Staff
Sandpoint Police Captain Rick Bailey will mark the end of a 36-year career in law enforcement with a retirement celebration Monday, June 16 from 4-6 p.m. at …
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Selkirk Loop Board calls for ‘swift resolution’ to U.S.-Canada trade war
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continues to reverberate in markets around the world, closer to home the International Selkirk Loop Board …
Celebrate 48 years of creativity at Sandpoint’s beloved ArtWalk
By Reader Staff
Now in its 48th year, Pend Oreille Arts Council’s Annual ArtWalk returns to downtown Sandpoint on Friday, June 13, with festive opening receptions from 5-8 p.m. The …
Court vacates CUP for Panhandle Bike Ranch in Sagle
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The First Judicial Court of Idaho ruled June 6 to vacate the conditional use permit for a recreational facility that the Bonner County board of …
With $101K revenue shortfall, city looks at options for James E. Russell Sports Center
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
About six months after opening the doors to the James E. Russell Sports Center, city officials reported May 28 that the facility is running at …
Legislature’s income tax relief left low- and middle-income families behind
By May Roberts
Reader Contributor
The income tax package approved by the Idaho Legislature during the 2025 session gave huge tax breaks to Idaho’s wealthiest households while leaving behind or …
Officials break ground on $13M Timberline Helicopter expansion in Sandpoint
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Just shy of three months after the Idaho Economic Advisory Council cleared the way for Timberline Helicopters’ expansion in Sandpoint, representatives from the locally based …
Shifting space
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
After four years of operating a studio gallery space at 104 S. Second Ave., local artist Woods Wheatcroft is closing the doors — but not …
Erin Plue selected as Trout Unlimited’s Idaho director
By Reader Staff
Erin Plue has been chosen to lead Trout Unlimited’s Idaho program. Since 2020, Plue has led the organization’s watershed restoration work in North Idaho, including the Coeur …
Sandpoint City Hall formally opens new downtown parking lot
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Officials from City Hall, the Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency, construction representatives and members of the public gathered May 13 to officially cut the ribbon at …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 