‘Just pure chaos’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Joseph R. Biden Jr. took the oath of office Jan. 20 as the 46th president of the United States, swearing to “preserve, protect and defend …
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Masks, money and ‘making some sort of a point’
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Who has the authority to take the reins during a deadly pandemic?
Elected officials — and citizens — across the state have wrestled with this …
From Bonner County to outer space
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
North Idaho may soon have a connection to a worldwide effort to launch a space-based internet service into every nook and cranny of the planet.…
Bonner Co. 2021 budget moves forward
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners moved to adopt the FY2021 budget following Aug. 24 public hearings that featured little to no public input.
The county’s general budget …
Bonner County files complaint over state’s CARES Act interpretation
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners voted July 14 to file a complaint with Idaho District Court alleging discrepancies between the state’s interpretation of the …
Council hears public testimony on BLM, ‘militias,’ ‘Love Lives Here’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It was another emotionally-charged, marathon meeting of the Sandpoint City Council on July 1, as council members and an overflow crowd navigated two public forum …
Georgetown Law dubs Sandpoint militia activity illegal
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, based at the Georgetown University Law Center, sent a letter June 19 to Bonner County Commissioner Dan McDonald …
County issues proclamation opposing state COVID-19 order
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation May 28 opposing the Idaho Stage 2 “Stay Healthy” order from Gov. Brad Little, alleging that …
County files for summary judgment in Festival gun suit
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County filed a motion for summary judgement April 28 in its lawsuit against the city of Sandpoint, asking for a court ruling on whether …
Festival gun suit continues
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner County’s lawsuit against the city of Sandpoint regarding The Festival at Sandpoint’s weapons policy is tentatively set to see a courtroom in late May, …
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