The 2025 legislative session in summary
By Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle
Reader Contributor
The first regular session of the 68th Idaho Legislature adjourned April 5. The session spanned 89 days — typical in length, although 15 …
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Cleaning up the Kootenai River and holding polluters accountable
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Staff
Mountaintop removal coal mines near Fernie, British Columbia, have long polluted the Kootenai River in Idaho. For decades, the gorgeous Rocky Mountains have been blasted …
Update on James E. Russell Sports Center shows lower-than-anticipated revenue
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Planning and Community Development Director Jason Welker recently walked the council and mayor through an update on the James E. Russell Sports Center, which has …
Simulation sheds light on the reality of living in poverty
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Sometimes, the best education comes from experience. The Community Resource Envision Center hosted a unique event Nov. 13 titled “The Cost of Poverty Simulation,” where …
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 