Lakes Commission to host meeting on area dams and waterways
By Reader Staff
The Lakes Commission will host a public meeting on Tuesday, June 3, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center (5399 U.S. Hwy. 2). The …
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Army Corps will close Springy Point campground due to ‘limited staff’
By Reader Staff
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced the closure of Springy Point Recreation Area on April 29, as well as reduced services at several other USACE-managed facilities …
Protecting Our Idaho Waters
By Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle
Reader Contributor
For decades, water has been on the mind of every farmer, rancher and landowner along the Snake River in southern Idaho. There is …
‘Do the right thing’: Vote in favor of the West Bonner school levy
By Ernie Schoeffel
Reader Contributor
I am shocked, to say the least, that Priest River alums would vote against the upcoming West Bonner County School District levy. In one recent …
Rex Theater receives national grants
By Reader Staff
The Foundation for the Rex Theater has been awarded a $15,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with a matching grant from the Marcus Anderson …
BOCC Commissioner Williams: Shortening Corps’ timeline on Albeni Falls gate replacement ‘has the support of the congressional delegates’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The city of Priest River hosted Idaho Gov. Brad Little and members of his cabinet on Aug. 29 for the “Capital for a Day” event, …
Eskelson leaves hole in hearts and community
By Terri Ivie
River Valley Beacon
To say that Dan Eskelson’s passing will leave a hole in the Priest River community would be an understatement. Anyone who was fortunate enough …
Priest River to host ‘Capital for a Day’ on Aug. 29
By Reader Staff
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will be in Priest River for the next “Capital for a Day” event, which will take place Thursday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. …
Bonner County lights up for Independence Day
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Communities across Bonner County are coming together under canopies of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, with each city putting their unique …
Notes in the margin
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
Later this week, Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke will be in town to talk with our students and school staff about the Idaho Launch …
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 