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ITD to host in-person info session, seek online comments on U.S.
ITD to host in-person info session, seek online comments on U.S. 95 projects. The Idaho Transportation Department is again seeking public comment on improvement projects along U.S. 95 from Dufort Road to Lakeshore Drive, with an upcoming in-person meeting and online comment period. Those interested in hearing more about the plans and design ...
Early voting set to open for Nov. 5 election » Sandpoint Reader
By Reader Staff. Early voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election will open Monday, Oct. 21 and run through Friday, Nov. 1, according to the Bonner County Elections Office. Hours will be Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Elections Office (1500 Highway 2, Suite 124, in Sandpoint). As Bonner County Clerk Michael Rosedale told the Reader in ...
Ruling could come on Idaho Club’s development near Trestle …
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff. The Idaho Club’s proposed 88-slip commercial marina near the mouth of Trestle Creek was again before residents Oct. 7, when the Idaho Office of Administrative Hearings took public testimony on behalf of the Idaho Department of Lands.
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5 days ago · 2024 election results. By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff. The 2024 general election was historic by every measure. Former-President Donald Trump won both the popular and Electoral College vote, besting Democratic Vice President Kamala …. Ben Olson / Local Elections / News / News in Brief / Politics. 31 Oct, 2024.
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New Sandpoint City Council members sworn in
There will be a few new faces around City Hall after the swearing in and election certification Jan. 5 of Council members Joel Aispuro, Justin Dick and Jason Welker, as well as a slate of members on the first-ever Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission. Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad swears in Jason Welker to Sandpoint City Council.
Everything you need to know about the Festival at Sandpoint
What follows is a simple guide to everything you need to know to enjoy the Festival in style this year. For those about to rock, we salute you. • No glass. As in previous years, coolers are allowed — as is bringing in your own food and drinks. But no glass bottles will be allowed inside the venue, with the exception of wine bottles and ...
Slate of 2024 primary candidates finalized » Sandpoint Reader
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff. The Tuesday, May 21 primary will feature a crowded field of candidates, after the filing period to run for office closed March 15 and revealed contested races up and down the ballot from federal to legislative and local offices.
Sandpoint announces leaf pickup dates » Sandpoint Reader
News in Brief. Sandpoint announces leaf pickup dates. · March 17, 2021. By Reader Staff. The city of Sandpoint has scheduled its annual citywide branch pickup for April 12-16. All branches must be in place by April 11 for pickup, as city crews will not come through a second time. Pickup guidelines include: