News across Greater Sandpoint
Every Story Matters at NAMIWalks 2026
By Reader Staff Social isolation is endemic in rural communities like Bonner and Boundary counties, and especially affects people living with or caring for someone with mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness...
Happy birthday, Priest River Library
PRIEST RIVER – A century of books, learning, and community programs—Priest River Library turns 100 in 2026. From its humble beginnings in 1926 to its modern-day home, fully equipped with free Wi-Fi an
Project 7B hosts workshop on how BoCo code impacts properties
By Reader Staff Land use nonprofit Project 7B will host an educational workshop on how local code — such as the Bonner County comprehensive plan — affects the area’s landscape and future developments. The...
Anchoring a community
BoCo museum renews lease, plans for future expansions By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff After seven years of uncertainty, the Bonner County Historical Society and Museum renewed its lease in Lakeview Park on Sept. 2. The...
A vision for the future
Community Resource EnVision Center explores a bold new option for bringing the community together By Ben OlsonReader Staff Katie Begalke has a vision and it’s one that aligns perfectly with her work as the...
Dogsmile Adventures brings back Sail-a-Palooza for a second year of celebration and fundraising
By Reader Staff Dogsmile Adventures, a Sandpoint-based nonprofit dedicated to providing therapeutic sailing experiences, announced the return of its fundraising celebration dubbed “Sail-a-Palooza.” The event will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept....