By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint Reader Contributor The 2023 Legislative Session ended last Thursday, April 6. As a freshman representative, I had few expectations. I had heard there would be lots to learn and...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist It’s a bit of an annual tradition this time of year for me to write about baby chicks. If you’re tired of seeing me write about these adorable little...
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint hosted a public meet-and-greet April 12 of the three teams selected to advance into Stage 2 of its downtown waterfront design competition, featuring presentations from...
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has now weighed in on the continuing debate about the future location of an RV park expansion at the Bonner County Fairgrounds,...
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff In the face of great change, it’s not uncommon to feel helpless. It’s the only constant, after all, along with the passage of time. As time marches on and...
Bonner General Health’s announcement March 17 that it would end labor and delivery services ripped a hole in the fabric of our community. Generations of North Idaho residents were born at our hospital, proudly...
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Have you ever looked at a bonsai tree and thought to yourself, “So what? It’s a tiny tree.” Exactly. Bonsai trees are tiny trees. They aren’t other plants masquerading...
By Tim Henney Reader Contributor The more I came to know the recently departed sage of Sandpoint, Erik Daarstad, the more I thought about moving to Norway. My God, if one could live among...
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff The April 4 meeting of the Bonner County Commissioners, which lasted a remarkable four hours prior to executive session, saw two split votes on matters related to the proposed...
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff March 23 may have been National Puppy Day in the United States, but for one group of dedicated volunteers in Sandpoint, there’s no bad time to celebrate the joys...
