Albeni Falls Dam meeting draws contentious crowd
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In the first of two public meetings offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to explain restricted operations at Albeni Falls Dam, representatives engaged …
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Kootenai County jury rules in favor of drag performer in defamation suit
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Kootenai County-based right-wing blogger Summer Bushnell has been held accountable for a video she posted to her political site “The Bushnell Report” that defamed a …
Local results for the 2024 May primary
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idahoans around the state went to the polls May 21 to select candidates who will appear in the November general election. The primary in District …
Army Corps expects 2,057-ft. lake level by Memorial Day
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Kathryn Sanborn visited Albeni Falls Dam near Oldtown on May 21 to tour the site and answer questions about …
Despite petitions, feds approve expanded Northwest gas pipeline
By Alex Baumhardt
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Federal regulators are allowing construction to begin on expanding a controversial gas pipeline running through North Idaho, Washington, Oregon and northern California.
The Federal …
County approves Panhandle Bike Ranch development in Sagle
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Hearing Examiner approved a conditional use permit on April 22, sought by Scott and Jennifer Kalbach to build a downhill mountain bike …
Update on U.S. 95-Dufort to Lakeshore corridor expansion proposal
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Anxiety has been growing among Sagle residents about the proposed U.S. 95-Dufort Road to Lakeshore Drive corridor expansion, which the Idaho Transportation Department unveiled at …
Idaho GOP House leaders provide overview of 2024 Legislature following adjournment
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Leaders of the Republican Caucus in the Idaho House of Representatives gathered April 10 in a meeting room of the Capitol in Boise to address …
BOCC trespass controversy concludes, District Reports return
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Tensions between the Bonner County commissioners and constituents seemingly eased over the past few weeks, bringing the monthslong controversy over the Jan. 26 trespass of …
Gov. signs Herndon bill limiting leaseholder rights to regulate weapons on public property
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho Supreme Court justices ruled unanimously in June 2023 that the Festival at Sandpoint had the right to ban firearms on city-owned War Memorial Field …
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