2025 year in preview
By Reader Staff
Even if you’ve never read any of the works of 19th-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, you’ve probably heard someone repeat his famous line: “A pessimist is an …
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BOCC to include fairgrounds in FY’23 financial audit
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Following months of raucous, often explosive meetings, the Bonner County board of commissioners enjoyed a relatively even-toned morning Dec. 12, even as it addressed a …
BOCC to draft response to alleged ‘misinformation’ given by sheriff
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners touched on multiple aspects of the county’s finances — including the much-debated fairgrounds funds — at their meeting on …
BOCC addresses numerous county issues at special meeting
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In a sprawling special meeting Nov. 16, the Bonner County board of commissioners covered a laundry list of topics, ultimately passing several motions involving retention …
BOCC battle of the public records requests
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County board of commissioners heard a full hour of public commentary, prior even to the consent agenda, at the regular business meeting on …
Sandpoint City Council votes to rezone portions of BoCo Fairgrounds
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
In a special public hearing Sept. 27, Sandpoint City Council members voted to approve two requests from the Bonner County commissioners to rezone portions of …
‘Egregious behavior’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A season of high drama in the West Bonner County School District is moving into a new phase Thursday, Sept. 7, when the Bonner County …
Fairgrounds RV park sees movement forward on contested land
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
During a special meeting April 27, Bonner County commissioners cast a pair of split votes reinstating a contract for survey work at the Bonner County …
IDPR grant officials share ‘serious concerns’ about BoCo RV park debacle
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has now weighed in on the continuing debate about the future location of an RV park expansion at …
Boundary line adjustment for BoCo Fairgrounds RV campground upheld on split vote
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners wasted no time at their March 14 meeting making allegiances known regarding an issue that first reared its head in July 2022: …
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 