From the Senate to the schools
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
It seems Idaho’s longest-serving female senator won’t have to give up her passion for improving the state’s public education system anytime soon.
Idaho Gov. Brad …
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Smelter sees progress as rezone appeal is denied
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The proposed PacWest silicon smelter in Newport, Wash., made strides last week as the Pend Oreille County hearing examiner struck down an appeal from anti-smelter …
Bail reduction denied, arraignment scheduled in Ramey killing
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
In a preliminary hearing Oct. 2, prosecuting attorneys presented evidence to Idaho First District Magistrate Judge Justin Julian alleging Judith Carpenter, 57, of Coeur d’Alene, …
‘A celebration of rowing’
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Patricia Sudick is a longtime rower who noticed that something was missing on the tranquil autumn waters of the Pend Oreille River.
When Sudick moved …
Today’s art, tomorrow’s world
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Writers, musicians and artists from all walks of life will take hold of microphones in 300 countries across the world Saturday, Sept. 28, sharing their …
Lakes Commission meeting includes updates on CF driftyard, water rights
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Lakes Commission has announced the agenda for its fall board meeting, scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon, Friday, Oct. 4 in the Columbia Bank Building downstairs …
Train pulling out of the station on second rail bridge
By Lyndsie Kiebert and Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Since Burlington Northern-Santa Fe announced plans in the spring of 2017 to begin pursuing permits for building a second rail bridge to …
Car crash sets back Clark Fork Food Bank
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Many people’s lives were thrown into turmoil when several vehicles collided Sept. 6 on U.S. 95 north of Sandpoint.
The pileup also created complications for …
(F)all aboard
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
As the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club launches its season of fall rides aboard the Scenic Pend Oreille River Train (SPORT), many riders will seize the …
The artists in repose
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Edward Kienholz has been waiting 25 years for his driver.
The world-renowned artist was buried in his 1940 Packard Coupe on Howe Mountain in Hope …
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 