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Lightning Creek fire north of Clark Fork showing ‘moderate’ activity, but remains 0% contained » Sandpoint Reader

By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The Lightning Creek fire, burning on about 2,400 acres nine miles north of Clark Fork, remained at 0% containment as of Aug. 6, officials with the U.S. Forest Service reported. Meanwhile, local fire managers and the incoming incident management team will host a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8 at the Clark Fork High School (502 N. Main St.) to provide general information and address community questions a…Read Article

BOCC, Planning hosts ongoing workshops on land use » Sandpoint Reader

By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff As part of a years-long effort to update the Comprehensive Plan, the Bonner County board of commissioners and Planning Department continue to host a series of hearings and workshops to gather public input on proposed alterations. The two offices will host another installment on the Comp Plan’s land use and implementation components on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bonner County Administration Building (15…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

BOCC, Planning Department to host hearing on Deerfield Subdivision » Sandpoint Reader

By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County board of commissioners and Planning Department will host a public hearing Thursday, Aug.14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bonner County Administration Building (1500 Highway 2, in Sandpoint) to discuss the preliminary plat for the proposed Deerfield Subdivision. To attend the meeting remotely via Zoom, visit bonnercountyid.gov/meetings. The development would divide approximately 32.67 acres off of Baldy M…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

Talbott resigns as Panida Theater director » Sandpoint Reader

By Ben OlsonReader Staff Robb Talbott issued a letter of resignation to the Panida Theater Board of Directors on Aug. 6, ending his nearly two-year run as director of the historic downtown Sandpoint theater. Talbott released a statement thanking the community for its support and lauding the theater’s achievements in the past couple of years. “It has been a great honor to serve the Sandpoint community as the director of the Panida Theater,” Talbo…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

Public lands make us who we are » Sandpoint Reader

Idaho Democrats are fighting to keep them that way By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Public lands define Idaho. Whether you’re ranching in Owyhee, hunting near Salmon or hiking with your kids in the Sawtooths, your rights are equal to anyone else’s. These lands belong to all of us. Not billionaires, corporations or political insiders. Idaho Democrats have always understood this. So do Idaho voters. A Conservation Voters for Idaho poll found t…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

Bonner County Fair kicks off Aug. 12 with full schedule of events » Sandpoint Reader

By Reader Staff There are few local summertime events more iconic than the Bonner County Fair, which this year kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds (4203 N. Boyer Road). Featuring all the exhibits, food and entertainment that area residents have enjoyed for generations, gates open at 10 a.m. each day through Saturday, Aug. 16. In addition to all fun and games during the day, events continue into the evening, beginning with…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

PORPA Sprints non-motorized water sports event returns to Priest River » Sandpoint Reader

By Reader Staff After a cancellation in 2024 due to unexpected construction delays at the Priest River Recreation Area (a.k.a. “The Mudhole”), the Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association is returning with its PORPA Sprints boat race Saturday, Aug. 9 at The Mudhole, located about a half-mile east of Priest River on Highway 2. PORPA is a club for rowing and other non-motorized water sports headquartered in Priest River, and its signature race…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

State says "In God We Trust" signs allowed after first HB 41 complaint

Signs with the United States national motto “In God We Trust” will be allowed in Idaho schools under House Bill 41, which outlaws political viewpoints, according Idaho Department of Education. Through a public records request, EdNews obtained the first complaint filed under the law after it went into effect last month. The complaint came out of the Lake Pend Oreille School District in Sandpoint. It targeted a sign that displays the United States…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

Festival at Sandpoint — Week 2 » Sandpoint Reader

A rundown of the final week of Festival shows By Reader Staff It was a stellar opening week at the Festival at Sandpoint. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect for the second and final week of the season: Thursday, July 31 Brothers Osborne. Courtesy photo Brothers Osborne with The Kruse BrothersCountry, rockGates 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. John and TJ Osborne are the reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners. The brothers hail from a working-c…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

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Lightning Creek fire north of Clark Fork showing ‘moderate’ activity, but remains 0% contained » Sandpoint Reader

BOCC, Planning hosts ongoing workshops on land use » Sandpoint Reader

BOCC, Planning Department to host hearing on Deerfield Subdivision » Sandpoint Reader

Talbott resigns as Panida Theater director » Sandpoint Reader

Public lands make us who we are » Sandpoint Reader

Bonner County Fair kicks off Aug. 12 with full schedule of events » Sandpoint Reader

PORPA Sprints non-motorized water sports event returns to Priest River » Sandpoint Reader

State says "In God We Trust" signs allowed after first HB 41 complaint

Festival at Sandpoint — Week 2 » Sandpoint Reader

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BOCC, Planning hosts ongoing workshops on land use » Sandpoint Reader

BOCC, Planning Department to host hearing on Deerfield Subdivision » Sandpoint Reader

Talbott resigns as Panida Theater director » Sandpoint Reader

Public lands make us who we are » Sandpoint Reader

Bonner County Fair kicks off Aug. 12 with full schedule of events » Sandpoint Reader

PORPA Sprints non-motorized water sports event returns to Priest River » Sandpoint Reader

State says "In God We Trust" signs allowed after first HB 41 complaint

Festival at Sandpoint — Week 2 » Sandpoint Reader