City officials elected to new positions
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Sandpoint City Council members and officials are tackling new responsibilities following a recent trip to Boise.
In a recognition of her work as Sandpoint City …
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Idaho officials detail health plan
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
State officials are breaking down the details of a Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s health care plan designed to help residents in the so-called Medicaid gap.…
Appeals court rules against ag-gag
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Idaho’s beleaguered ag-gag bill suffered another legal blow last week after a U.S. court struck down key portions.
Signed into law by Gov. C.L. “Butch” …
Two legislative visions compete in 2018 session
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
When it comes to the 2018 legislative session, moderate lawmakers and self-described liberty legislators — the deeply conservative wing of the Republican Party — envision …
Idaho news in review for 2017
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s been a whirlwind year locally, statewide and nationally. Whether it was major street and infrastructure developments in Sandpoint or the Trump Administration’s first year …
Sen. Crapo announces military academy nominations
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
United States Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced Monday the nomination of 44 Idaho students to the nation’s military academies. The students’ applications are now being …
Crapo-backed action to target Canadian softwood lumber trade
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The U.S. Dept. of Commerce announced it would take trade actions against imports of Canadian softwood lumber into the U.S. that violate fair trade laws.…
Bergdahl avoids jail time for desertion
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Idaho resident Bowe Bergdahl was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army last week but dodged prison time for deserting his post.
CNN reports that the …
Gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist visits Sandpoint as part of Idaho tour
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
Idaho gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist visited Sandpoint Friday as part of his “44 counties in 44 days” tour.
Ahlquist spoke at the Sandpoint Community …
Conservation groups request permit suspension for mines
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Hecla Mining Company is facing more opposition from conservation groups in implementing plans to open new Montana mines.
A coalition of environmental groups have requested …
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