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Fall reflections of roads in Bonner County
Autumn equinox and measurable rain in the same week had me thinking of what the Bonner County Road Department ne...
State of the city: Resilient
Last Thursday, Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad had the privilege of presenting the State of the City address before the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce...
Moving toward a brighter future
Moving toward a brighter future
“Next Steps Month” is a perfect opportunity to imagine your higher education future
“Next Steps Month” is a perfect opportunity to imagine your higher education future
Special session addresses COVID-19, impacts
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in changes to our lives which range from inconveniences to a direct threat to our health and being.
City’s park system is a Sandpoint legacy
Friday, Aug. 7, marked the grand opening of the long-awaited Memorial Field project. This project had been envisioned by many residents for years. Since 73% ...
Idaho state budget well positioned to handle ongoing impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
Idaho just ended its fiscal year with a surplus nearly three times what was expected before COVID-19.
Fiscal responsibility pays off for Sandpoint
Last night, kicked off the 2021 budget process. The Sandpoint City Council set the preliminary budget establishing the maximum level of expenditures that can...
Drive safely; have patience with road crews
The past three months have been a most interesting time in the life of the Bonner County Road Department. Mid-March found us shuffling half crews on and off ...
This Independence Day, let’s unite for a thriving future for all of Idaho
The celebration of Independence Day this year will be unlike any other.
Public safety, liberty and justice for all
I’ve been thinking a lot about police, protesters and armed vigilantes. On Saturday June 6, 300 peaceful protestors marched through downtown in solidarity wi...
Economic rebound hinges on the safety, confidence of consumers and employees
As more and more businesses are opening their doors, many Idahoans have been eager to get out of the house and get back to work.
Only one way to describe election: historic
I’m writing to you from what we affectionately call the “Bunker.” The Bunker is the base from which, under normal circumstances, we coordinate the massive un...
Together, we are beating COVID-19 virus
I thank all of you who have taken the guidance of Governor Brad Little and of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seriously by practicing social d...
Officials’ comments threaten others’ health
Ms. Scott,